The problem with sticky buttons and navigation elements on mobile web


Sticky buttons and navigation elements at the bottom of a mobile interface are nothing new. Tab bars and buttons are some of the most widely used UI elements on mobile apps and mobile web apps.

However, mobile web poses a challenge. Tapping at the bottom of the screen often results in bringing up the browser toolbar, both in Safari and Google Chrome.

In this tip, we are looking at some of the most effective ways to avoid this confusing behavior:

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