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Set how auto-placed items are inserted in the CSS grid
The CSS grid-auto-flow property controls how auto-placed grid items are inserted in the grid container. It determines whether items flow into rows or columns and how they fill available spaces.
Syntax
selector {
grid-auto-flow: value;
}
Possible Values
| Value | Description |
|---|---|
row |
Items are placed by filling each row (default) |
column |
Items are placed by filling each column |
dense |
Items fill holes earlier in the grid |
row dense |
Combines row flow with dense packing |
column dense |
Combines column flow with dense packing |
Example: Column Flow
The following example demonstrates items flowing into columns −
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<style>
.container {
display: grid;
grid-auto-columns: 80px;
grid-auto-flow: column;
gap: 10px;
background-color: #f0f0f0;
padding: 15px;
width: fit-content;
}
.container > div {
background-color: #4CAF50;
color: white;
text-align: center;
padding: 20px 0;
font-size: 18px;
border-radius: 5px;
}
</style>
</head>
<body>
<div class="container">
<div>1</div>
<div>2</div>
<div>3</div>
<div>4</div>
<div>5</div>
<div>6</div>
</div>
</body>
</html>
Six green boxes numbered 1-6 arranged horizontally in columns, each 80px wide with 10px gaps between them.
Example: Row Flow (Default)
This example shows the default row flow behavior −
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<style>
.container {
display: grid;
grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 100px);
grid-auto-flow: row;
gap: 10px;
background-color: #f0f0f0;
padding: 15px;
width: fit-content;
}
.container > div {
background-color: #2196F3;
color: white;
text-align: center;
padding: 20px;
font-size: 18px;
border-radius: 5px;
}
</style>
</head>
<body>
<div class="container">
<div>1</div>
<div>2</div>
<div>3</div>
<div>4</div>
<div>5</div>
<div>6</div>
</div>
</body>
</html>
Six blue boxes arranged in two rows of three columns each, with items flowing from left to right, then to the next row.
Conclusion
The grid-auto-flow property gives you control over how auto-placed items are arranged in your grid. Use column for horizontal flow and row for vertical flow, with optional dense for compact layouts.
Updated on: 2026-03-15T13:17:05+05:30
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