CSS grid-column-gap

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Published Jul 16, 2021Updated Sep 3, 2021
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Specifies the spacing between column elements within a grid framework.

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Syntax

.div-container {
column-gap: <gap-value>;
}

where <gap-value> can be one of the following:

  • Grid keyword: normal
  • Pixel value: 3px
  • A percentage: 1%

Example 1

Columns with five pixels of buffer between each:

.content-a-container {
display: grid;
grid-auto-columns: 20%;
column-gap: 5px;
}

Example 2

A one percent spacing across grid column elements:

.content-b-container {
display: grid;
grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
column-gap: 1%;
}

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