grid-column
Flexbox and grid
Sets how many columns an item spans.
| How to write it | grid-column: auto; |
|---|---|
| Common values | auto, span 2, 1 / 3 |
| 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-column property?
Sets how many columns an item spans.
Q. How do you write grid-column?
As grid-column: auto; Common values include auto, span 2, 1 / 3.
Q. Is grid-column inherited?
No. It applies only where you write it, so each element needs its own declaration.
Q. What group does grid-column belong to?
The flexbox and grid group.