masonry-auto-flow
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The masonry-auto-flow
CSS property modifies how items are placed when using masonry in CSS grid layout.
Syntax
/* Keyword values */
masonry-auto-flow: pack;
masonry-auto-flow: next;
masonry-auto-flow: ordered;
masonry-auto-flow: definite-first;
masonry-auto-flow: next ordered;
/* Global values */
masonry-auto-flow: inherit;
masonry-auto-flow: initial;
masonry-auto-flow: revert;
masonry-auto-flow: revert-layer;
masonry-auto-flow: unset;
This property may take one of two forms:
- A single keyword: one of
pack
,next
,definite-first
, orordered
- Two keywords, for example
next ordered
.
Values
pack
-
As per the default masonry algorithm, items will be placed into the track with the most room.
next
-
Items will be placed one after the other in the grid axis.
definite-first
-
Display as in the default masonry algorithm, placing items with a definite place first before placing other masonry items.
ordered
-
Ignore any items with a definite placement, and place everything according to order-modified document order.
Formal definition
Initial value | pack |
---|---|
Applies to | Grid containers with masonry layout |
Inherited | no |
Computed value | as specified |
Animation type | discrete |
Formal syntax
Examples
Using the next keyword
HTML
<div id="grid">
<div id="item1"></div>
<div id="item2"></div>
<div id="item3"></div>
<div id="item4"></div>
<div id="item5"></div>
</div>
<select id="flow">
<option value="pack">pack</option>
<option value="next">next</option>
</select>
CSS
#grid {
height: 200px;
width: 200px;
display: grid;
gap: 10px;
grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
grid-template-rows: masonry;
masonry-auto-flow: pack;
}
#item1 {
background-color: lime;
height: 2em;
}
#item2 {
background-color: yellow;
}
#item3 {
background-color: blue;
height: 3em;
}
#item4 {
background-color: red;
height: 2.5em;
}
#item5 {
background-color: aqua;
height: 4em;
}
const selectElem = document.querySelector("select");
function changeMasonryFlow() {
const grid = document.getElementById("grid");
const direction = document.getElementById("flow");
const masonryAutoFlow = direction.value === "pack" ? "pack" : "next";
grid.style.masonryAutoFlow = masonryAutoFlow;
}
selectElem.addEventListener("change", changeMasonryFlow);
Result
Specifications
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