Tailwind CSS Z-Index

Z-Index is a CSS property that specifies the vertical stacking order of elements on a web page. In Tailwind CSS, you can use the z prefix followed by a value from -10 to 10 to set the z-index of an element.

Syntax

The syntax for using the z-index utility in Tailwind CSS is as follows:

<div class="z-10"></div>

Example

Let's say you have a navigation menu that you want to be on top of all other elements on the page. You can set the z-index of the navigation menu using the z-10 utility class as follows:

<nav class="z-10">
  <!-- Navigation links go here -->
</nav>

Output

The z-10 class will set the z-index property of the element to 10, which means it will be on top of all other elements on the page.

Explanation

The z-index property is used to control the stacking order of elements on a web page. Elements with a higher z-index will appear on top of elements with a lower z-index. In Tailwind CSS, you can use the z prefix followed by a value from -10 to 10 to set the z-index of an element. A z-index value of -10 will place an element behind all other elements on the page, while a z-index value of 10 will place an element on top of all other elements.

Use

Use the z-index utility in Tailwind CSS to control the stacking order of elements on a web page. It is especially useful for overlay elements such as navigation menus, modals, and tooltips.

Important Points

• The z-index property only works on positioned elements (position: absolute, position: relative, position: fixed, or position: sticky).
• It is generally recommended to use z-index values between -1 and 1 to avoid overlapping other elements unintentionally.
• Do not rely solely on the z-index property to position elements. Use other layout techniques such as Flexbox or Grid whenever possible.

Summary

In Tailwind CSS, you can use the z prefix followed by a value from -10 to 10 to set the z-index of an element. Use the z-index utility to control the stacking order of elements on a web page, especially for overlay elements such as navigation menus, modals, and tooltips. Keep in mind the important points, such as only using the z-index property on positioned elements and using other layout techniques in conjunction.