How to Create a 4-Corner Fixed Navigation with Divi

Last Updated on September 16, 2022 by 16 Comments

How to Create a 4-Corner Fixed Navigation with Divi
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A unique navigation design can give any website a bit of an edge. 4-corner fixed navigation, for example,  is a good way to give viewers more options to interact with your website’s design. In fact, it adds another layer to your UX design throughout the site.

In this post, we are going to show you how to create your own 4-corner fixed navigation. We’ll explain how to create two slightly different styles, but these are just the tip of the iceberg. Since the navigation is created with Divi and its built-in elements, the customization possibilities are endless.

We hope this idea will inspire you to create amazing 4-corner fixed navigation designs for your upcoming Divi projects.

Let’s get started.

Previews

Let’s take a quick look at the 4-corner navigation we’ll be creating today. The first style places the buttons at the border of the screen, and the other has an interior float.

Style #1

GIF of 4-corner navigation with flush corners

Style #2

GIF of 4-corner navigation with interior float

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Create a New Blank Page

Open a new page and before editing with Divi, select ‘Blank Page’ in the Page Attributes. After that is done, enable the Divi Builder.

screenshot of Divi Page Attributes - Blank Page

Upload Cryptocurrency Landing Page Layout

Once in the Divi Visual Builder, upload the Cryptocurrency Layout Pack’s landing page from the Premade Layouts tab.

screenshot of the Divi Layout packs - Cryptocurrency

screenshot of the Divi Cryptocurrency layout pack

2. Create a New Section With a 4-Column Row

Add a New Regular Section With 4-Column Row

To create the 4 navigation items, we need a new section with a 4-column row. Scroll all the way to the bottom of the page and add a new regular section. Then, choose a row with 4 equally-sized columns.

screenshot of the divi builder

Choose the four columns

Remove The Default Padding of the Section

Before adding modules, make sure to remove padding of the section by adding ‘0px’ to the top and bottom. Also, doublecheck the section has no background color or gradient background.

  • Top Padding: 0px
  • Bottom Padding: 0px

screenshot of the divi builder - adjust padding in the section

Increase the Z Index

We want this section to be above all the others as we scroll. That’s why we need to increase the Z Index value of the section. To do that, open the Advanced Tab and, go to the visibility settings and increase the Z Index.

  • Z Index: 10

screenshot of divi builder. z-index

3. Adjust The Sizing of The Row

Next, we need to adjust the row’s sizing settings. Open the design tab and adjust the settings accordingly:

  • Use Custom Gutter Width: Yes
  • Gutter Width: 1
  • Equalize Column Heights: No
  • Width: 100%
  • Max Width: 100%

screenshot of the divi builder - Row Settings

Remove The Default Padding of the Row

To make sure no space remains at the bottom of our page, remove the default padding of the row. In the Design tab, change the Spacing inputs to ‘0px’ for both top and bottom padding.

remove row padding

Add Modules to the Columns.

Now it’s time to add some modules to each column, starting from left to right.

  • Column #1: Image
  • Column #2: Button
  • Column #3: Social Media Follow
  • Column #4: Button

screenshot of the divi builder. 4 column row

4. Style Each Column

Column #1 – Image Module

Add a Company Logo

Open the Image Module in column #1. Upload your logo (width of 220px and height of 100px). Make sure it’s a transparent image where the logo is centered.

Add a logo to the image module

Align The Module 

We want the logo to be placed at the top left corner of our page, so we need to align the module to the left. Open the Design tab in the Image Module and select left Image Alignment.

  • Alignment: left

screenshot of the divi builder - image settings

Add Custom CSS to Fix The Module’s Position

To make sure the position of the module stays fixed, go to the Advanced tab and add Custom CSS to the Main Element.

position: fixed;
top: 0;
left: 0;

custom css for logo image

Column #2 – Button

Add a Button

Now, in Column #2, add a Button Module.

Style the Button

In the Content tab, add text for your button.

  • Content-Text: Mine for Bitcoin

screenshot of the divi builder

Next, in the Design tab, choose left Button Alignment.

  • Alignment: left

screenshot of divi builder

After that, slide the Custom Button Styles to yes and adjust the values accordingly:

  • Custom Button Styles: Yes
    • Button Text Size: Desktop; 25px, Tablet: 20px, Phone:20px
    • Button Text Color: White, #ffffff
    • Button Background Color: Gradient
      • Top color:#1c076d, Bottom color: #185475
      • Gradient Type: Linear
    • Button Border Radius: 7 px
    • Button Font: Tantillium Web (the same as the layout)
    • Show Button Icon: Yes
    • Button Icon: Traffic Cone
    • Button Icon Color: White, #ffffff
    • Button Icon Placement: Right

screenshot of button styles

button style settings

Add Custom CSS to Fix The Module’s Position

Finally, open the Advanced tab and add Custom CSS to fix the position of the module to the bottom left corner of the page.

position: fixed;
bottom: 0;
left: 0;

screenshot of button styles

Column #3 – Social Media Follow

Add a Social Media Follow Module

On to the third column. This time, we’ll need a Social Media Follow Module. Add three social networks of your choice.

social media

Next, in the Design tab, choose right Module Alignment.

  • Alignment: Right

screenshot of the divi builder. alignment right

Style The Social Media Icons

Open the first social network’s individual settings, go to the design tab and change the icon settings accordingly:

  • Icon Color: White #ffffff
  • Use Custom Icon Size: Yes
    • Icon Font Size: Desktop; 25px, Tablet: 20px, Phone:20px
  • Background: None

social network settings

screenshot of background controls

Copy and Paste The Item Styles

Go back to the main Social Media Follow window, right-click on the first item and select ‘Copy Item Styles.’ Then right-click on the two remaining social networks and paste the styles.

copy image styles

paste item styles

Add Custom CSS to The Module

Finally, in the Advanced Tab, add the following CSS code to make the module stick to the top right corner of the page:

position: fixed; 
top: 0; 
right: 0;

add custom css

Column #4 – Button

Copy The Module Styles from Module #2 and Adjust

In order to get the button in Module #4 to look exactly the same as the button in Module #2, we will use the ‘Copy Module Styles’ option. First, right-click on the Button Module in column 2, click on ‘Copy Module Styles’ and then paste it to Button Module in column 4.

copy modules styles

Now it’s time to change the settings in the Content tab. First, change the text content.

  • Text: from “Mine for Bitcoin” to “Read our Blog”

change the button content

Then, change the Button Alignment.

  • Alignment: From left to right

change the alignment of the button module

Finally, change the Custom CSS code in the Advanced tab:

  • Change the code to:
position: fixed; 
bottom: 0; 
right: 0;

change custom css

Outcome

GIF of 4-corner navigation with flush corners

5. Change the Custom CSS to Achieve The Second StyleExample

In the first style example, the corners are stuck to the corners. In order to get the second style, you just have to adjust the CSS code to make the corner modules float inwards just a bit.

Simply Adjust the Custom CSS in The Advanced Tab of All Four Modules

Module#1

position: fixed; 
top: 1vw; 
left: 1vw;

Module#2

position: fixed; 
bottom: 2vw; 
left: 2vw;

Module#3

position: fixed; 
top: 3vw; 
left: 2vw;

Module#4

position: fixed; 
bottom: 2vw; 
right: 2vw;

Final Result

GIF of 4-corner navigation with interior float

Conclusion

This tutorial only skims the surface of what you can do with 4-corner fixed navigation using Divi. Ultimately, you can choose any module for each column, as long as you keep the Custom CSS we provided. We hope that this creative tutorial will inspire you to make your own 4-corner fixed navigation. If you have any questions or suggestions, make sure you leave a comment in the comment section below!

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16 Comments

  1. It looks great when scrolling however whenever I hover over any of the buttons, they seem to jump around and flicker. Its not clear to my why this is happening.

  2. Very goods thanks. Some time ago I was trying to do that but with the sandwich menu in the upper right corner. Will it be possible?

    • Hi Percy, you can use a two-column row to create the bottom two buttons and use a regular (transparent) nav bar at the top with a fixed hamburger icon for a mega menu.

  3. is it possible to change fixed navigation background color? I would love to do that.kindly reply my massage.anyways thanks for your guideline

    • Hi Shipon, you can change that color in Appearance > Customize > Header and Navigation. Good luck

  4. Oh sweet, that’s a cool idea! Thanks for the tutorial, I will definitely give that a try.

  5. Nice idea, but….
    Why is there no demo page to see this in action? A few years ago Elegant themes users were giving feedback on columns like this that these kind of tutorials are waaaaay better when they offer a live example. I’m surprised it’s still not a policy.
    You made the site, took screenshots, did all the work! Now just please give us a link to it!
    Thanks-

    • I believe that is asking too much. It is enough that they prepare us step by step so that we can do it ourselves. It is better to be taught to fish than to bring the fried fish to the table. When you start doing the tutorial you exercise your creativity. Thank you very much Elegant Themes.

    • I agree. It will be also great to create a downloadable link whereby users can download it and upload to their library and make changes to suite their design. Most probably won’t remember all the steps to get this done. A downloadable layout will be an ideal way to go.

    • I second Jeff’s comment. This looks great but I would like to easily see how it performs in mobile.

  6. Thanks a bunch Orana Velarde. This is very useful and has sparked a few new ideas!

    • Thanks so much Jeremiah! I’m glad it sparked your creativity.

  7. Merci simple et éfficace

    • That is pretty neat! I have a few ideas about what would be a great fit for those corner navigation spots. Thanks again for an awesome tutorial!

  8. Nice one.

  9. Brilliant!

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