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How to display columns and rows using named CSS grid items
To display columns and rows using named CSS grid items, use the grid-area property in combination with the grid-template-areas property. This approach allows you to create intuitive, readable layouts by assigning names to grid areas.
Syntax
.container {
display: grid;
grid-template-areas:
"area1 area2 area3"
"area4 area5 area6";
}
.item {
grid-area: area-name;
}
Example
The following example demonstrates how to create a grid layout using named areas −
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<style>
.container {
display: grid;
background-color: #f0f0f0;
grid-template-areas:
'header header header'
'sidebar content content'
'footer footer footer';
grid-gap: 10px;
padding: 20px;
width: 600px;
}
.container > div {
background-color: #4CAF50;
color: white;
text-align: center;
padding: 20px;
font-size: 18px;
border-radius: 5px;
}
.header {
grid-area: header;
background-color: #2196F3;
}
.sidebar {
grid-area: sidebar;
background-color: #FF9800;
}
.content {
grid-area: content;
background-color: #4CAF50;
}
.footer {
grid-area: footer;
background-color: #9C27B0;
}
</style>
</head>
<body>
<div class="container">
<div class="header">Header</div>
<div class="sidebar">Sidebar</div>
<div class="content">Main Content</div>
<div class="footer">Footer</div>
</div>
</body>
</html>
A grid layout appears with a blue header spanning the full width at the top, an orange sidebar on the left, green main content area taking up two-thirds of the middle row, and a purple footer spanning the full width at the bottom.
Key Points
- Use quotes around each row definition in
grid-template-areas - Periods (.) represent empty grid cells
- Area names must be repeated to span multiple cells
- Each row must have the same number of columns
Conclusion
Named CSS grid areas provide an intuitive way to create complex layouts. By combining grid-template-areas and grid-area, you can build readable, maintainable grid structures that clearly represent your design intent.
Updated on: 2026-03-15T13:17:49+05:30
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