Virtual Anchor Gotchas ​

Virtual anchors are powerful because they let you position against geometry instead of a real element. They are also easier to misuse because the anchor is synthetic.

The First Trap: Choosing The Wrong Tracking Mode ​

If the surface should stay at the opening point, use static tracking. If it should follow the cursor, use follow mode.

Most jumpy menu bugs come from using a moving anchor for a UI that should have stayed still.

The Second Trap: Forgetting The Anchor Is Not A Real Trigger ​

A virtual anchor has geometry, but it does not carry all the semantics of a real button or input.

That means you still need to think carefully about focus ownership, ARIA relationships, and who actually triggers open and close.

Next Step ​

• Read Use Virtual Anchors for the main workflows.
• Read Placement and Positioning if you want the geometry model behind virtual anchors.