CSS grid-column-start Property
The grid-column-start property in CSS defines the starting column line for a grid item within a grid container, offering significant layout flexibility. This property can utilize various values to control item placement, enhancing the responsive design of web pages.
Syntax
grid-column-start: auto | span n | column-line;- Default Value: auto
Property Values
1. auto:
A keyword specifying that the property contributes nothing to the grid item’s placement. The Default value, the item will be placed following the flow
Syntax:
grid-column-start: auto; Example:
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<title>
CSS | grid-column-start Property
</title>
<style>
.grid-container {
display: grid;
grid-template-columns: auto auto auto auto;
grid-gap: 10px;
background-color: lightgreen;
padding: 10px;
}
.grid-container div {
background-color: green;
text-align: center;
padding: 20px 0;
font-size: 30px;
color: white;
}
.item1 {
<!-- grid-column-start property
with auto value -->
grid-column-start: auto;
}
</style>
</head>
<body>
<center>
<h1>
The grid-column-start Property
</h1>
<h3>auto value</h3>
<strong>the item will be placed
following the initial flow</strong>
</center>
<div class="grid-container">
<div class="item1">G</div>
<div class="item2">e</div>
<div class="item2">e</div>
<div class="item3">k</div>
<div class="item4">s</div>
<div class="item5">f</div>
<div class="item6">o</div>
<div class="item6">r</div>
<div class="item1">G</div>
<div class="item2">e</div>
<div class="item2">e</div>
<div class="item3">k</div>
<div class="item4">s</div>
</div>
</body>
</html>
Output:
2. span n:
A keyword Specifies the number of columns the item will span and if the name is given as a, only lines with that name are counted
Syntax:
grid-column-start: span n; Example:
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<title>
CSS | grid-column-start Property
</title>
<style>
.grid-container {
display: grid;
grid-template-columns: auto auto auto auto;
grid-gap: 10px;
background-color: lightgreen;
padding: 10px;
}
.grid-container div {
background-color: green;
text-align: center;
padding: 20px 0;
font-size: 30px;
color: white;
}
.item1 {
<!-- grid-column-start property
with span value -->
grid-column-start: span 4;
}
</style>
</head>
<body>
<center>
<h1>
The grid-column-start Property
</h1>
<h3>auto value</h3>
<strong>the item will be placed following
the initial flow</strong>
</center>
<div class="grid-container">
<div class="item1">G</div>
<div class="item2">e</div>
<div class="item2">e</div>
<div class="item3">k</div>
<div class="item4">s</div>
<div class="item5">f</div>
<div class="item6">o</div>
<div class="item6">r</div>
<div class="item1">G</div>
<div class="item2">e</div>
<div class="item2">e</div>
<div class="item3">k</div>
<div class="item4">s</div>
</div>
</body>
</html>
Output:
3. column-line:
A keyword Specifies on which column to start the display of the item, user can set the starting column.
Syntax:
grid-column-start: column-line; Example:
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<title>
CSS | grid-column-start Property
</title>
<style>
.grid-container {
display: grid;
grid-template-columns: auto auto auto auto;
grid-gap: 10px;
background-color: lightgreen;
padding: 10px;
}
.grid-container div {
background-color: green;
text-align: center;
padding: 20px 0;
font-size: 30px;
color: white;
}
.item1 {
<!-- grid-column-start property
with column-line value --!>
grid-column-start: 2;
}
</style>
</head>
<body>
<center>
<h1>
The grid-column-start Property
</h1>
<h3>auto value</h3>
<strong>the item will be placed following
the initial flow</strong>
</center>
<div class="grid-container">
<div class="item1">G</div>
<div class="item2">e</div>
<div class="item2">e</div>
<div class="item3">k</div>
<div class="item4">s</div>
<div class="item5">f</div>
<div class="item6">o</div>
<div class="item6">r</div>
<div class="item1">G</div>
<div class="item2">e</div>
<div class="item2">e</div>
<div class="item3">k</div>
<div class="item4">s</div>
</div>
</body>
</html>
Output:
The grid-column-start property is essential for creating advanced grid layouts in modern web design. By understanding and utilizing its values—auto, span n, and column-line—developers can achieve precise control over grid item placement, enhancing the responsiveness and functionality of web pages.
Supported Browser: The browser supported by grid-column-start Property are listed below:
- Google Chrome 57.0
- Edge 16.0
- Mozilla Firefox 52.0
- Safari 10.1
- Opera 44.0
