Individual skill
sticky-and-fixed-elements
Sticky headers, bottom toolbars, floating action buttons and pinned table headers. Use when deciding what stays on screen while the user scrolls.
skills/sticky-and-fixed-elements/SKILL.md
Source commit 8f78f13f74a2356326d0c3c21bc63e5624e6a457
What was checked
- Matches the observed repository HEAD
- Yes
- Scanner rules are current
- No
- Repository scan complete
- No
- Skill scan complete
- Yes
- Observed behavior
- Not checked yet
- Last checked
- Nov 11, 2026
These are observations at the recorded commit, not a guarantee of safety. Review the source before running it.
Install this skill
Choose an agent in your Stack or copy a command below. Commands fetch the pinned commit and copy only this skill directory. Existing destinations are refused. Copying a command does not install anything.
An install command is unavailable: current rules, complete repository and skill scans, an eligible behavior level and a permitted license are required.
Repository context
- Repository stars (not skill ratings)
- 192
- Repository last updated
- Nov 1, 2026
- License
- MIT
Observed agent integration: No specific integration evidence. Standard SKILL.md installation does not imply verified compatibility.
- accessibility Repository topic
- agent-skills Repository topic
- claude-code-skills Repository topic
- claude-skills Repository topic
- cursor-skills Repository topic
- design-system Repository topic
- design-tokens Repository topic
- enterprise-ux Repository topic
- skills-sh Repository topic
- typography Repository topic
- engineering Derived category
Files and excerpt
File metadata and permitted, redacted excerpts come from the recorded scan. Source links are pinned to that commit.
Browse files
SKILL.mdcore · 5,549 bytes
Read excerpt
# Sticky and Fixed Elements
## position: fixed vs position: sticky
| Property | Behaviour | Use for |
|---|---|---|
| `position: fixed` | Removed from document flow. Always stays at the same viewport position regardless of scroll or parent. | Global navigation header, bottom toolbar, floating action button |
| `position: sticky` | Stays in document flow until it hits its scroll threshold, then locks in place. Returns to flow when parent scrolls past. | Table column headers, section headings in a long list, in-page toolbars within a scroll container |
**Prefer `sticky` over `fixed`** when the element belongs to a specific section or scroll context. Fixed elements sit above everything and affect the entire viewport — use them only for truly global UI.
## Top — Navigation Header
The global navigation header is the most common fixed element. It should: