Absolute Layout

In Absolute Layout specifies exact location (x/y co-ordinates) of its children. Absolute Layouts are less flexible and harder to maintain than other layouts.

 Important attributes of Absolute Layout:

Attribute
Description
android:id
This is the ID which uniquely identifies the layout.
android:layout_x
This specifies the x-coordinate of the view.
android:layout_y
This specifies the y-coordinate of the view.

Exmaple:

activity_main.xml
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<AbsoluteLayout 
    xmlns:android="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res/android"
    android:id="@+id/AbsoluteLayout1"
    android:layout_width="match_parent"
    android:layout_height="match_parent" >
    <Button
        android:layout_width="100dp"
        android:layout_height="wrap_content"
        android:layout_x="30dp"
        android:layout_y="100dp"
        android:text="OK" />
    <Button
        android:layout_width="100dp"
        android:layout_height="wrap_content"
        android:layout_x="160dp"
        android:layout_y="100dp"
        android:text="Cancel" />
</AbsoluteLayout>

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