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How do I create a sticky header using Tailwind classes?

Asked on Oct 30, 2025

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To create a sticky header using Tailwind CSS, you can utilize the "sticky" utility class along with "top-0" to ensure the header remains fixed at the top of the viewport as you scroll.
<!-- BEGIN COPY / PASTE -->
    <header class="sticky top-0 bg-white shadow-md">
      <div class="max-w-7xl mx-auto p-4">
        <h1 class="text-xl font-bold">Sticky Header</h1>
      </div>
    </header>
    <!-- END COPY / PASTE -->
Additional Comment:
  • The "sticky" class makes the element stick to its nearest ancestor with a scrollable container.
  • "top-0" ensures the header stays at the top of the viewport.
  • Adding "bg-white" and "shadow-md" provides a background color and shadow for better visibility.
  • Ensure the parent container has enough height to allow scrolling, or the sticky effect won't be visible.
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