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Usage of CSS grid-auto-flow property
The CSS grid-auto-flow property controls how auto-placed items are inserted in the grid container. It determines whether new items are placed in rows or columns and the direction of placement.
Syntax
selector {
grid-auto-flow: value;
}
Possible Values
| Value | Description |
|---|---|
row |
Auto-placed items fill rows first (default) |
column |
Auto-placed items fill columns first |
row dense |
Fill rows and pack items densely |
column dense |
Fill columns and pack items densely |
Example 1: Column Flow
The following example uses grid-auto-flow: column to place items in 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: 15px;
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 with equal spacing between them.
Example 2: Row Flow (Default)
This example shows the default grid-auto-flow: row behavior −
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<style>
.container {
display: grid;
grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 80px);
grid-auto-flow: row;
gap: 10px;
background-color: #f0f0f0;
padding: 15px;
}
.container > div {
background-color: #2196F3;
color: white;
text-align: center;
padding: 15px;
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 a 3x2 grid pattern, filling rows from left to right, then moving to the next row.
Conclusion
The grid-auto-flow property provides control over how CSS Grid automatically places items. Use column for horizontal layouts and row for traditional grid patterns.
Updated on: 2026-03-15T13:31:10+05:30
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