grid-template-columns
Flexbox and grid
Defines how many columns the grid has and how wide each is.
| How to write it | grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; |
|---|---|
| Common values | 1fr 1fr, repeat(3, 1fr), auto, minmax(0, 1fr) |
| 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-columns property?
Defines how many columns the grid has and how wide each is.
Q. How do you write grid-template-columns?
As grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; Common values include 1fr 1fr, repeat(3, 1fr), auto, minmax(0, 1fr).
Q. Is grid-template-columns inherited?
No. It applies only where you write it, so each element needs its own declaration.
Q. What group does grid-template-columns belong to?
The flexbox and grid group.