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Amelia Wattenberger: One of the CSS units I use most is the wonderful % — so handy for positioning elements on the page. Unfortunately, the rules aren’t exactly straightforward. One question I’m always asking myself is: “Percent of what?” Hopefully this guide can help clear things up. As per usual: It Depends™ Amelia being Amelia …