Does the generated CSS include the item styles too?

No — it outputs the container's layout rules only (the properties you're adjusting). The preview boxes are just for visualization; your real content will have its own styling.

Why does changing item count matter for Grid?

It shows how items actually flow into your defined columns and rows — useful for seeing what happens when you have more or fewer items than your grid template expects.

Can I use this for a responsive layout?

This tool shows one configuration at a time rather than breakpoints — a common pattern is to generate your mobile layout, copy it, then adjust the controls again for your desktop layout and wrap both in media queries.

Is Flexbox or Grid better for my layout?

As a rule of thumb, Flexbox suits one-dimensional layouts (a single row or column, like a nav bar), while Grid suits two-dimensional layouts (rows and columns together, like a page template) — try both here and see which one gives you the control you need.

CSS Grid & Flexbox Live Layout Playground

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Adjust sliders, watch the layout update, copy the CSS.

Controls

Every change updates the preview instantly.

flex-direction

justify-content

align-items

flex-wrap

gap12px

items5

Live preview

Generated CSS

Copy this straight into your stylesheet.

.container {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: row;
  justify-content: flex-start;
  align-items: stretch;
  flex-wrap: nowrap;
  gap: 12px;
}

About this tool

Switch between Flexbox and Grid, adjust direction, alignment, wrapping, gap, and item count with live sliders and dropdowns, and watch a real layout update instantly — then copy the exact CSS it took to build it.

How to use CSS Grid & Flexbox Live Layout Playground

1
Choose Flexbox or Grid at the top.
2
Adjust the dropdowns and sliders on the left — direction, alignment, wrapping, gap, and item count.
3
Watch the live preview update instantly as colored boxes rearrange.
4
Copy the generated CSS and drop it straight into your stylesheet.

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