CSS Flexbox Layout

Flexbox is a one-dimensional layout method for arranging items in rows or columns. Items flex (expand) to fill additional space or shrink to fit into smaller spaces.

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What You'll Learn

1Enabling the Flexible Box layout model using display: flex
2Switching dimensions: flex-direction row, row-reverse, column, column-reverse
3Distributing content along the main axis using justify-content alignments
4Aligning child items along the cross axis using align-items and align-self
5Handling content wrap thresholds: flex-wrap, flex-grow, flex-shrink, and gap properties

sandbox.css

.flex-parent {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: row;       /* Arrange items in a row */
  justify-content: space-between; /* Space items evenly */
  align-items: center;       /* Align items vertically */
  gap: 12px;                  /* Spacing between items */
  flex-wrap: wrap;           /* Wrap items to next line if needed */
}

.flex-child {
  flex: 1;                   /* Grow & shrink equally */
}

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