relative Tailwind CSS Class
Relative position. The generated CSS output is position: relative. This page gives you the generated CSS output, a copy-paste example, and an interactive demo for search-friendly utility lookups.
relative maps to position: relative. It belongs to the Layout category and was generated from Tailwind CSS v4.1.14 reference data.
Interactive Demo
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This preview simulates the effect of relative using structured data generated from your Tailwind reference snapshot.
Visual Comparison
relative changes layout behavior through position: relative, so the element's relationship to nearby content becomes more deliberate.
Variants & Breakpoints
Use the base utility directly, then layer state or responsive variants when the component needs more specific behavior.
| Context | Class syntax | Why use it | Preview |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base | relative | Apply relative directly to the element. | Default application |
| sm | sm:relative | Applies from 640px and up. | 640px |
| md | md:relative | Applies from 768px and up. | 768px |
| lg | lg:relative | Applies from 1024px and up. | 1024px |
Utility Family Comparison
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When to use this class
Use it when structure matters more than styling, especially while shaping containers, flow, alignment, or item placement in responsive UI sections.
Watch out for
Layout utilities can have knock-on effects on siblings and wrappers, so test them in the real component instead of a single isolated element only.
Class Reference
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Utility class | relative |
| Category | Layout |
| CSS output | position: relative |
| Source page | Cheat Sheet |
| Static slug | relative |
Example Snippet
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<div class="relative rounded-lg border border-slate-200 p-4">Layout preview</div>Related Utility Pages
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