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CSS Grid Generator

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Click and drag across cells to create spans. Click a spanned cell to remove the span.

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Generated CSS
.grid-container {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  grid-template-rows: repeat(3, 1fr);
  column-gap: 16px;
  row-gap: 16px;
  justify-items: stretch;
  align-items: stretch;
}

About CSS Grid Generator

CSS Grid is a powerful two-dimensional layout system that has revolutionized how developers create web layouts. Unlike older techniques using floats or even Flexbox, CSS Grid allows you to control both rows and columns simultaneously, making complex layouts straightforward to implement. Our CSS Grid Generator provides a visual interface to experiment with grid properties and instantly generate production-ready CSS code.

The tool lets you configure all essential grid container properties including the number of columns and rows, gap spacing between cells, and alignment options. You can choose between equal sizing using the flexible fr unit, auto sizing based on content, or define custom sizing patterns for precise control. The live preview updates instantly as you adjust settings, helping you visualize exactly how your grid will appear.

One of CSS Grid's most powerful features is the ability to span items across multiple columns or rows. Simply click and drag across cells in the preview to create spanning regions. This is perfect for creating header areas, sidebars, or featured content sections that need to occupy more than one cell. The generated CSS includes the necessary grid-column and grid-row properties for any spans you create.

All processing happens locally in your browser. The generated CSS is clean, well-formatted, and ready to copy directly into your stylesheet. Whether you are learning CSS Grid concepts or rapidly prototyping layouts, this tool accelerates your workflow and helps you understand how different property values affect your layout.

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