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How to set default value to align content in CSS ?
CSS align-content property is used to distribute space between or around items in a flexbox or grid container. The default (initial) value of this property is normal, which behaves differently depending on the layout context.
Syntax
selector {
align-content: value;
}
Possible Values
| Value | Description |
|---|---|
normal |
Default value, behaves as stretch in flexbox |
start |
Items pack from the start of the container |
end |
Items pack from the end of the container |
center |
Items pack in the center |
space-between |
Equal space between items |
space-around |
Equal space around items |
space-evenly |
Equal space between and around items |
stretch |
Items stretch to fill container |
Example: Default Align Content (Normal)
The following example demonstrates the default align-content: normal behavior in a flexbox container
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<style>
.container {
width: 300px;
height: 200px;
border: 2px solid #333;
display: flex;
flex-wrap: wrap;
align-content: normal;
background-color: #f0f0f0;
}
.item {
width: 100px;
height: 50px;
margin: 5px;
background-color: #4CAF50;
color: white;
display: flex;
align-items: center;
justify-content: center;
}
</style>
</head>
<body>
<h3>Default align-content (normal)</h3>
<div class="container">
<div class="item">1</div>
<div class="item">2</div>
<div class="item">3</div>
</div>
</body>
</html>
A gray container with three green boxes numbered 1, 2, 3. Items are distributed naturally without extra spacing, starting from the top of the container.
Example: Comparing Different Values
The following example compares normal with other common values
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<style>
.container {
width: 200px;
height: 150px;
border: 2px solid #333;
display: flex;
flex-wrap: wrap;
margin: 10px;
background-color: #f9f9f9;
}
.item {
width: 80px;
height: 30px;
background-color: #2196F3;
color: white;
display: flex;
align-items: center;
justify-content: center;
margin: 2px;
}
.normal { align-content: normal; }
.center { align-content: center; }
.space-between { align-content: space-between; }
</style>
</head>
<body>
<h3>Normal (default)</h3>
<div class="container normal">
<div class="item">A</div>
<div class="item">B</div>
<div class="item">C</div>
</div>
<h3>Center</h3>
<div class="container center">
<div class="item">A</div>
<div class="item">B</div>
<div class="item">C</div>
</div>
<h3>Space Between</h3>
<div class="container space-between">
<div class="item">A</div>
<div class="item">B</div>
<div class="item">C</div>
</div>
</body>
</html>
Three containers showing different align-content behaviors: 1. Normal: Items start from top naturally 2. Center: Items grouped in the center vertically 3. Space Between: Items spread with equal space between rows
Conclusion
The align-content property's default value normal provides natural content distribution. In flexbox containers, it behaves like stretch, making it ideal for flexible layouts without manual spacing adjustments.
Updated on: 2026-03-15T16:11:23+05:30
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