Sticky Navigation
A navigation bar that remains fixed at the top of the viewport as users scroll down the page. Sticky navigation keeps primary actions accessible without scrolling back up. Ensure sticky elements don't consume too much screen space on mobile.
Absolute Positioning
Layout
A CSS layout method that removes an element from the normal document flow and positions it relative to its nearest positioned ancestor. This technique is useful for overlays, badges, and decorative elements that need precise placement regardless of surrounding content. Use sparingly, as absolutely positioned elements don’t affect the layout of other elements and can cause overlap issues on different screen sizes.
Constraint
Layout
Rules that define how an element should resize or reposition when its parent container changes size. Constraints control whether elements stretch, stay fixed, or maintain proportional relationships during responsive resizing. Setting constraints correctly in Framer ensures your layouts adapt elegantly across different screen sizes.
Container
Layout
A parent element that holds and organizes child elements, defining boundaries for layout and positioning. Containers with maximum widths prevent content from becoming too wide on large screens while allowing full-width backgrounds. Framer's containers support auto layout, padding, and responsive size controls for flexible layouts.
Fixed Position
Layout
A positioning method that anchors elements relative to the browser viewport, keeping them visible during scrolling. Fixed elements are useful for sticky navigation, floating action buttons, and persistent calls to action. Use fixed positioning sparingly to avoid blocking content and reducing usable space.
Flex Direction
Layout
The property that determines whether flexbox children are arranged in rows (horizontal) or columns (vertical). This setting affects wrapping, alignment, and spacing behavior within a flex container. In Framer layoutauto layout, direction maps to horizontal or vertical stacking.
Flexbox
Layout
A CSS layout system designed for one-dimensional layouts, distributing space among items in rows or columns. Flexbox excels at navigation bars, card rows, and any content that should grow or shrink responsively. Framer's auto layout is powered by flexbox concepts, making these layouts visual and intuitive.