diff --git a/frappe/public/css/desk.css b/frappe/public/css/desk.css
index 82d539761d..f9a3f8e832 100644
--- a/frappe/public/css/desk.css
+++ b/frappe/public/css/desk.css
@@ -467,7 +467,7 @@ fieldset[disabled] .form-control {
 }
 .modal-backdrop {
   opacity: 0.5;
-  position: fixed;
+  position: absolute;
 }
 .modal-header {
   padding: 10px 15px;
diff --git a/frappe/public/less/desk.less b/frappe/public/less/desk.less
index d1a6b7a36f..98a294a7f5 100644
--- a/frappe/public/less/desk.less
+++ b/frappe/public/less/desk.less
@@ -278,7 +278,7 @@ textarea.form-control {
 
 .modal-backdrop {
 	opacity: 0.5;
-	position: fixed;
+	position: absolute;
 }
 
 .modal-header {