CSS Grid Layout, also known simply as Grid, is a powerful layout system available in CSS that allows for the creation of complex layouts with ease. Here’s how to use it:
1. Define a container element as a grid with `display: grid;`:
```
.container {
display: grid;
}
```
1. Set the column and row sizes with `grid-template-columns` and `grid-template-rows`, and the grid gap with `grid-gap`.
```
.container {
display: grid;
grid-template-columns: 200px 200px 200px;
grid-template-rows: 300px 300px;
grid-gap: 10px;
}
```
In the above example, we have a grid with 3 columns each 200px wide, and two rows each 300px tall. There’s also a 10px gap between each grid cell.
1. Add items into your grid by adding child elements to your grid container.
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1. Items are automatically placed onto the grid; however, you can manually place items with the `grid-column` and `grid-row` properties.
```
.item1 {
grid-column: 1 / 3;
grid-row: 1;
}
.item2 {
grid-column: 2 / 3;
grid-row: 2;
}
```
With CSS Grid Layout, you can build more complex layouts with less CSS and HTML than other layout methods. You have total control over column and row placement, size, and style. This makes it a powerful tool for web developers.
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Remember that CSS Grid Layout is a relatively modern CSS feature, and older browsers may not fully support it. Always check your designs against different browsers to ensure that they work well for all of your users.
