Question 1

What is CSS Grid?

Accepted Answer

CSS Grid is a two-dimensional layout system for the web. It lets you define rows and columns and place items precisely within a grid container, making complex page layouts straightforward and responsive.

Question 2

How do I use the CSS Grid Playground?

Accepted Answer

Add or remove column and row tracks, adjust gap sizes, set alignment options, and optionally define named grid areas. Click on items in the preview to edit their grid-column, grid-row, or grid-area placement. Copy the generated CSS with one click.

Question 3

What are CSS Grid named areas?

Accepted Answer

Named grid areas let you assign names to regions of your grid using the grid-template-areas property. Each row is a quoted string with space-separated names. Items can then reference these names with grid-area, making layouts more readable.

Question 4

Is this tool free to use?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the CSS Grid Playground is completely free with no signup required. It runs entirely in your browser, so your data never leaves your device.

Free CSS Grid Playground

Columns

Rows

Gap

Auto Flow

Alignment

Grid Areas (optional)

Selected Item

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