# Position

> Defines how the position values are interpreted by the layout engine.

## Definition

* **Type:** Enum
* **Namespace:** [UnityEngine.UIElements](/engine/6000.5/script-reference/unityengine/uielements.md)
* **Assembly:** UnityEngine.UIElementsModule

```csharp
public enum Position
```

## Fields

| Value                                                                                   | Description                                                                                           |
| --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| [Absolute](/engine/6000.5/script-reference/unityengine/uielements/position/absolute.md) | The element is positioned in relation to its parent box and doesn't contribute to the layout anymore. |
| [Relative](/engine/6000.5/script-reference/unityengine/uielements/position/relative.md) | The element is positioned in relation to its default box as calculated by layout.                     |