Still Don't Know How to Position Elements on a Webpage

[1990991]

So, I’m trying to apply what I learned from the CSS Positioning lesson in Unit 6 of the HTML and CSS tutorial.

I have come to realize that I still don’t really have a clue how to position anything. I’m trying to do a web page and floating stuff and it’s just going all over the place. I try shrinking and expanding things and sometimes they overlap in a good way and sometimes they don’t. It’s pretty much the end of the course and I did fine in it, but can’t apply anything. Where do you go next to learn this? Is there a book anyone can recommend for a stupid person who needs something simple?

Is there a clear procedure for putting stuff where you want it or is it all guess, check, and tweak?

Appreciate the free course though. It’s been a good starting point. I can’t build a website though.

[zainabr1]

Hi,

Here’s some articles/tutorials that will help you:

• Learn Layout
• MDN positioning
• CSS positioning
• CSS positioning tutorial: understanding absolute, relative and fixed
• 6 Keys to Understanding Modern CSS-based Layouts
• Absolute, Relative, Fixed Positioning: How Do They Differ?
• Understanding CSS Grid Systems from the Ground Up

[stetim94]

i also wrote this answer, might be of some use. Position is difficult to understand, you should practice with it to gain better understanding

[1990991]

Thanks guys! Sorry for the attitude, I’ll try this tonight!