grid-template
Flexbox and grid
Shorthand that sets rows, columns and areas in one declaration.
| How to write it | grid-template: none; |
|---|---|
| Common values | none, auto 1fr / auto 1fr |
| Inherited | No — it stops at this element |
| Sets all of | grid-template-rows, grid-template-columns, grid-template-areas |
| 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-template property?
Shorthand that sets rows, columns and areas in one declaration.
Q. How do you write grid-template?
As grid-template: none; Common values include none, auto 1fr / auto 1fr.
Q. Is grid-template inherited?
No. It applies only where you write it, so each element needs its own declaration.
Q. What does the grid-template shorthand set?
grid-template-rows, grid-template-columns, grid-template-areas — and anything you leave out resets to its default.