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How can I overlap two divs using Tailwind’s position classes?

Asked on Sep 10, 2025

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To overlap two divs using Tailwind's position classes, you can utilize the `absolute` and `relative` positioning utilities. By setting one div to `relative` and the other to `absolute`, you can control their overlap.

<!-- BEGIN COPY / PASTE -->
    <div class="relative">
      <div class="absolute top-0 left-0 bg-blue-500 w-32 h-32"></div>
      <div class="absolute top-4 left-4 bg-red-500 w-32 h-32"></div>
    </div>
    <!-- END COPY / PASTE -->

Additional Comment:

The outer div is set to `relative` to establish a positioning context.
The inner divs are set to `absolute` to position them relative to the outer div.
Adjust `top`, `left`, `right`, `bottom` classes to control the overlap amount and direction.
Use Tailwind's color and size utilities to differentiate the overlapping divs visually.

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How can I overlap two divs using Tailwind’s position classes?

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