Creating Sticky Headers with Bootstrap 3: Enhancing Webpage Usability

Learn how to implement sticky headers (navigation bars or table headers) in your Bootstrap 3 projects. This tutorial provides techniques for creating headers that remain fixed at the top of the viewport during scrolling, improving user experience and website navigation.



Creating Sticky Headers with Bootstrap 3

This tutorial explains how to create sticky headers (navigation bars or table headers) using Bootstrap 3. A sticky header remains fixed at the top of the viewport even when the page is scrolled.

Understanding Bootstrap 3 and Sticky Headers

Bootstrap 3 is a CSS framework that simplifies web development. A sticky header is a navigation bar or table header that stays fixed at the top of the browser window while scrolling, improving usability.

Implementing Sticky Headers

Let's look at a few examples. (Note: The "Test it Now" links are placeholders. You'd need to create complete HTML and CSS files to see the sticky header effect.)

Example 1: Sticky Navbar

This example creates a navigation bar that stays fixed at the top of the viewport while scrolling.

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Example 2: Sticky Table Header

This example demonstrates a table with a header that remains fixed while scrolling through the table's rows.

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Example 3: Sticky Navbar with Dropdown

This example combines a sticky navbar with a dropdown menu.

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