diff --git a/scss/_scaffolding.scss b/scss/_scaffolding.scss
index 48e433b53b..763cbb9ba9 100644
--- a/scss/_scaffolding.scss
+++ b/scss/_scaffolding.scss
@@ -46,6 +46,11 @@ body, .ionic-body {
   -webkit-user-drag: none;
 }
 
+.content { 
+  // used for content areas not using the content directive
+  position: relative 
+}
+
 .scroll-content {
   top: 0;
   right: 0;