Consistently applying position:relative
with bottom: length
to reposition elements may seem effective, but it only adjusts the rendered layer and not the actual element in the DOM. This means that despite visually changing position, the element still occupies its original space.
A quick fix would involve using a large negative bottom margin on the last element to compensate for the added space. However, a better solution is replacing all instances of bottom: value
with margin-top: -value
which has the same visual effect while maintaining proper document flow.
By replacing bottoms with negative top margins, your layout will remain visually consistent without affecting the overall structure, ensuring a more responsive design across different devices and screen sizes.
It's important to note that while the
position:relative; left|top|bottom|right: length;
technique can be useful for animations due to minimal browser repaints, it's best avoided for layout purposes to prevent potential rendering issues across various devices.