Stacks and Relative Positioning in Framer (Fundamentals Lesson 6)

Absolute positioning in Framer lets you drag and position elements freely, just like in Figma or Sketch. But to build responsive websites that adapt beautifully across devices, you'll need to understand pinning, z-index, and when absolute positioning makes sense versus other layout options.

This lesson breaks down the four positioning types (absolute, relative, fixed, and sticky) before diving deep into absolute positioning. You'll learn how Framer's intuitive pinning system differs from traditional X/Y coordinates, letting you describe relationships between elements and their parent frames. The video covers practical examples like maintaining pixel-perfect margins, centering vs stretching elements, and mixing absolute-positioned layers within stacks.

You'll also discover how z-index controls layer stacking order regardless of hierarchy position, essential for creating overlapping designs. Perfect for designers who want pixel-perfect control while keeping their layouts responsive.