TLDR Dev · ARTICLES & TUTORIALS

GETTING STARTED WITH ANCHOR POSITIONING

joshwcomeau.com18 min read

Summary from the TLDR Dev newsletter

The Anchor Positioning API makes the process of positioning UI elements, like tooltips and dropdowns, relative to each other without relying heavily on JavaScript easier. It allows specifying anchor and target elements and dynamically managing their positions, while supporting features like fallback options and conditions based on viewport changes.