grid-template-areas
Flexbox and grid
Names grid areas so the layout can be written out like a picture.
| How to write it | grid-template-areas: "header header" "side main"; |
|---|---|
| Common values | "header header" "side main" |
| 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-template-areas property?
Names grid areas so the layout can be written out like a picture.
Q. How do you write grid-template-areas?
As grid-template-areas: "header header" "side main";
Q. Is grid-template-areas inherited?
No. It applies only where you write it, so each element needs its own declaration.
Q. What group does grid-template-areas belong to?
The flexbox and grid group.