Anchor positioning places an element based on the position of another element. For example, you can place a tooltip next to the content it references.

Compatibility (view on caniuse.com)

• Chrome 125 Released on 2024-05-14
• Chrome Android 125 Released on 2024-05-14
• Edge 125 Released on 2024-05-17
• Firefox ❌ See bugzil.la/1838746
• Firefox for Android ❌ See bugzil.la/1838746
• Safari ❌ Search for bugs Search for standards position
• Safari on iOS ❌ Search for bugs Search for standards position

BCD data

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