- Tags: Grid, Layout, Responsive
- Categories: CSS Properties, CSS Reference, Reference
Quick Reference
The grid-template-areas property specifies areas within a grid layout.
/* the named item "my_area" spans two columns in a five column grid layout */
.item_1 {
grid-area: my_area;
}
div {
display: grid;
grid-template-areas: "my_area my_area . . .";
}
Values
| Default value | none |
| Inherited values | no |
| Can it be animated? | yes |
These are the allowed values.
| Value | Description |
|---|---|
| none | No named grid areas (default) |
| itemnames | A sequence that specifies how each column and row should be displayed |
Using JavaScript
The HTML element can also be styled using JavaScript and the element’s id.
document.getElementById('my_div').style.gridTemplateAreas = 'my_area my_area . . .';
<button onclick='my_function()'>Click Here</button>
<script>
function my_function() {
document.getElementById('my_div').style.gridTemplateAreas = 'my_area my_area . . .';
}
</script>
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