CSS Flexbox Playground - Interactive Flex Builder | ToolsAid
Interactive Flexbox Playground. Visually build and test CSS Flexbox layouts. Generate code instantly.
Layout Settings
Item Management
Live Preview
container.container {
display: flex;
flex-direction: row;
flex-wrap: nowrap;
justify-content: flex-start;
align-items: stretch;
align-content: stretch;
gap: 10px;
}Mastering CSS Flexbox
Flex Direction
Defines the direction in which items are placed in the container.
- row: Default. Left to right.
- row-reverse: Right to left.
- column: Top to bottom.
- column-reverse: Bottom to top.
Justify Content
Aligns items along the main axis (horizontal if row, vertical if column).
- flex-start: Items packed to start.
- center: Items centered.
- space-between: Evenly distributed, first/last at edges.
Align Items
Aligns items along the cross axis (vertical if row, horizontal if column).
- stretch: Stretch to fill container (if no fixed size).
- center: Cross-axis centered.
- flex-start: Cross-axis start.
Flex Wrap
Controls whether items forced onto one line or can wrap onto multiple lines.
- nowrap: All items on one line.
- wrap: Items wrap to next line if needed.
key Features
- Visual Flexbox Editor
- Real-time CSS preview
- Drag and drop properties (visual controls)
- Generate clean CSS code
- Learn Flexbox interactively
The CSS Flexbox Playground is an interactive tool to help you master CSS Flexbox. Flexbox is a powerful layout module, but remembering all the properties like `justify-content`, `align-items`, and `flex-wrap` can be tricky.
With this tool, you can visually toggle settings and see the results instantly. Add items, change their size, and experiment with different alignments. Once you have the perfect layout, copy the generated CSS code directly into your project.
Frequently Asked Questions
When should I use Flexbox vs CSS Grid?
Use Flexbox for one-dimensional layouts (rows OR columns), like navigation bars, card lists, or centering elements. Use CSS Grid for two-dimensional layouts (rows AND columns), like page layouts or complex grids. Many designs use both together.
Does Flexbox work in Internet Explorer 11?
IE11 has partial Flexbox support with the 2012 syntax. Most Flexbox properties work, but some features like 'gap' are not supported. For IE11 compatibility, use margins instead of gap and test thoroughly.
What are the most common Flexbox patterns?
Common patterns include: centering (align-items: center; justify-content: center), equal-width columns (flex: 1 on children), space-between navigation (justify-content: space-between), and sticky footer (flex-direction: column with min-height: 100vh on body).
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