How can I implement a sticky header using Tailwind CSS utilities?

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How can I implement a sticky header using Tailwind CSS utilities?

Asked on Dec 28, 2025

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To create a sticky header using Tailwind CSS, you can utilize the "sticky" and "top-0" utilities. These classes will make your header stick to the top of the viewport as you scroll.

<!-- 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-gray-700 hover:text-blue-500">Home</a></li>
          <li><a href="#" class="text-gray-700 hover:text-blue-500">About</a></li>
          <li><a href="#" class="text-gray-700 hover:text-blue-500">Contact</a></li>
        </ul>
      </nav>
    </header>
    <!-- END COPY / PASTE -->

Additional Comment:

The "sticky" class makes the element stick to its nearest ancestor with a scrolling mechanism.
"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 a height greater than the viewport to see the sticky effect.

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How can I implement a sticky header using Tailwind CSS utilities?

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