grid-auto-flow
Flexbox and grid
Decides which way unplaced items fill the grid.
| How to write it | grid-auto-flow: row; |
|---|---|
| Common values | row, column, dense |
| Inherited | No — it stops at this element |
| Category | Flexbox and grid |
How to read this
- An inherited property only needs writing once on the parent — every child picks it up. Most text properties work this way.
- A shorthand resets whatever you leave out. Writing background: red alone also wipes a background image you set earlier.
- When rules collide, the more specific selector wins; only when specificity ties does source order decide.
- Animate transform and opacity for smoothness. Changing width or top forces the layout to be recalculated.
Frequently asked questions
Q. What is the CSS grid-auto-flow property?
Decides which way unplaced items fill the grid.
Q. How do you write grid-auto-flow?
As grid-auto-flow: row; Common values include row, column, dense.
Q. Is grid-auto-flow inherited?
No. It applies only where you write it, so each element needs its own declaration.
Q. What group does grid-auto-flow belong to?
The flexbox and grid group.