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Using within-page links presses the jumped-to content right at the very top of the viewport. This can be a problem when using a fixed header. With a bit of hackery, there are some CSS methods to insert space between the top of the viewport and the target element within a page.

Demo: Jump links and viewport positioning

Known support: varies depending on method used.

This experiment is the result of a post Chris Coyier made on Forrst. Chris’ method was to add an empty span element to the target element, shift the id attribute onto the span, and then absolutely position the span somewhere above it’s parent element.

That method works but it requires changes to the HTML. The comments on Chris’ post suggested the use of psuedo-elements or padding. This experiment expands on, and combines, some of those suggestions to show the limitations of each method and document their browser support.

Simplest method

If you need to jump to an element with simple styling then using the :before pseudo-element is a quick and simple approach.

#target:before {
   content: "";
   display: block;
   height: 50px;
   margin: -30px 0 0;
}

The drawbacks are that it requires browser support for pseudo-elements and it will fail if the target element has a background colour, a repeated background image, padding-top, or border-top as part of its rule set.

More robust method

The more robust method uses a transparent border, negative margin, and the background-clip property. If a top border is required then it can be mimicked using a pseudo-element, as described in Multiple Backgrounds and Borders with CSS 2.1.

#target {
   position: relative;
   border-top: 52px solid transparent;
   margin: -30px 0 0;
   -webkit-background-clip: padding-box;
   -moz-background-clip: padding;
   background-clip: padding-box;
}

#target:before {
   content: "";
   position: absolute;
   top: -2px;
   left: 0;
   right: 0;
   border-top: 2px solid #ccc;
}

There are still drawbacks: it requires browser support for background-clip if there is a background color, gradient, or repeating image set on the target element; it requires browser support for pseudo-elements and their positioning if a top border is desired; and it interferes with the standard use of margins.

To see these methods in action – as well as more details on the code, browser support, and drawbacks – have a look at the demo page. Please let me know if you know of better techniques.

For the first time since coming back to San Francisco in January, I had everything I needed for a saunter across the city in the sun: a means of taking photos / videos, a pair of sunglasses, no work, no plans, and no excuse.

On the morning of July 4th, I decided to spend the next couple of days offline. I read a book, and decided to go for a walk the rest of the day. I didn’t have any expectations or intended destination. I left my apartment at 2pm and decided to walk west, as I haven’t spent any proper time on that side of the city.

I passed through a couple of small parks and quiet neighbourhoods before hitting the edge of The Presidio.

At this point, I realised how long it had been since I’d seen a large expanse of something approximating nature. The Presidio was beautifully tranquil, with just a handful of people strolling or running through the trees. Walking off the trails, I saw a lizard for the first time in years; probably a San Francisco Alligator Lizard.

I exited The Presidio somewhere near the golf course and picked a long road to keep walking west.

On the way, I hit a main road and stood at the traffic lights. While I waited a young woman walking her dog struck up the first of several impromptu conversations I had with strangers that day. She must have seen me looking around for the street name, as she asked, “Are you lost? Are you a tourist? Where are you going?”

“I’m not sure. That way”, I said pointing down the long road before us.

She laughed. “See, you are lost!”

We chatted for a few blocks before our paths diverged. She told me that I would find some nice trails, and a good view of the Golden Gate Bridge, in the woodland near Lands End. It was dead ahead for another 30 minutes. So that’s where I went.

I hit the trails at about 4:30pm. It must have been close to perfect weather. Really sunny, warm, only a mild breeze, and the bay was completely clear. I wandered around for over an hour; perching near the edge of cliffs, taking in the sight of the Golden Gate Bridge on my right and a vast expanse of ocean to my left. Such a relaxing place.

I made time for a Dorsey-like Vine (my first Vine)…

On the way back, I crossed a road to take a photo. A post-middle-age man crossed my path, struck up a conversation, and began to tell me about his life in San Francisco “back in the day”. As if he could peer into my soul, he assured me that there was nothing wrong with being a software engineer (although he did initially think I was an estate agent; that was one of the first things he said to me).

My spirits further lifted by a stranger’s validation, I continued home. For last 30 minutes all I could think about was lying down, resting my feet, and eating. I’d been walking for nearly 6 hours. I’ll definitely do it again, but a skateboard would be helpful next time.

Two prominent medical experts — AIIMS director Dr Randeep Guleriya and Dr. Manish Suneja — flew into Ahmedabad on Friday following instructions from the Home Minister to guide local doctors

Major chunk of cases reported from Gurdaspur, Tarn Taran districts

Court says Hemant Bhatt needs to be treated at a govt. hospital

A special National Investigation Agency (NIA) court on Friday extended the judicial custody of academician Dr. Anand Teltumbde, arrested on April 14 i

With a view to prevent him from acting in any manner prejudicial to the maintenance of public order, Naeem Akhtar detention is being extended, an order said.

Bandipora tops the list with 134 cases, followed by Srinagar at 129

Mumbai civil and sessions court gives anticipatory bail to two others who are in quarantine

All returnees are taken to centres from buses and trains

He is wanted for murder, attempt to murder and smuggling of weapons and drugs

State mulling changes in excise policy, labour laws amid lockdown

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