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How can I create a sticky header with Tailwind utilities?

Asked on Oct 05, 2025

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Creating a sticky header with Tailwind CSS involves using the `sticky` utility to make an element stick to the top of its container when scrolling. Here's how you can achieve that using Tailwind's utility classes.

<!-- BEGIN COPY / PASTE -->
    <header class="sticky top-0 bg-white shadow-md">
      <nav class="max-w-7xl mx-auto p-4">
        <ul class="flex space-x-4">
          <li><a href="#" class="text-blue-500 hover:text-blue-700">Home</a></li>
          <li><a href="#" class="text-blue-500 hover:text-blue-700">About</a></li>
          <li><a href="#" class="text-blue-500 hover:text-blue-700">Contact</a></li>
        </ul>
      </nav>
    </header>
    <!-- END COPY / PASTE -->

Additional Comment:

The `sticky` class makes the element sticky, while `top-0` ensures it sticks to the top of the viewport.
Adding `bg-white` and `shadow-md` gives the header a background color and shadow for better visibility.
Ensure the parent container has a defined height for the sticky effect to work correctly.
Test the sticky behavior across different browsers to ensure compatibility.

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How can I create a sticky header with Tailwind utilities?

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