How can absolute positioning in HTML affect the layout when using PHP to include content?

Absolute positioning in HTML can affect the layout when using PHP to include content because absolute positioning removes elements from the normal flow of the document, causing them to overlap with other elements. To solve this issue, it is recommended to use relative positioning or a different layout technique that does not rely heavily on absolute positioning.

<div style="position: relative;">
    <?php include 'content.php'; ?>
</div>