CSS layout & positioning

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CSS layout & positioning

Dig into the world of HTML and CSS layouts — learn how they work together and get an overview of display properties like inline block and flexbox.

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If you're used to working with static design tools that let you drag and drop elements anywhere, building for the web can be a tough transition. This course on CSS layout and positioning covers the core concepts you'll need to start building with confidence for the web. You'll come away understanding the relationship between page elements and the many layout options available.

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Getting started

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Intro to the box model

Intro to the box model

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Display settings

Display settings

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Spacing

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Size

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Position

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Flexbox

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Center elements with flexbox

Center elements with flexbox

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Equal height layouts with flexbox

Equal height layouts with flexbox

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Grid

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Flexbox vs grid vs Quick Stack

Flexbox vs grid vs Quick Stack

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Enable relative position

Enable relative position

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Absolute Positioning

Absolute Positioning

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Apply a z-index value

Apply a z-index value

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Hide overflowing content

Hide overflowing content

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Fixed positioning

Fixed positioning

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Intermediate - Advanced

1h 34m

15

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