CSS Flexbox Layout Tutorial

Create flexible, responsive layouts with CSS Flexbox, perfect for modern web designs.

Master CSS Flexbox Layouts

CSS Flexbox simplifies responsive layout design, enabling flexible and adaptive arrangements. This 2025 tutorial covers six examples, from centered cards to galleries, all browser-based and optimized for small outputs.

Why Learn Flexbox?

Flexbox is ideal for aligning content dynamically. Learn to:

  • Use display: flex for flexible layouts.
  • Center content horizontally and vertically.
  • Create responsive galleries and cards.
  • Optimize layouts for all screen sizes.

Best Practices

Use semantic HTML, avoid over-nesting, and test responsiveness. Combine with media queries for mobile-friendly designs.

Example 1: Centered Card

Center a card both horizontally and vertically using Flexbox.

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Note: Adjust card size or content. Works well in small outputs.

Example 2: Responsive Gallery

Create a responsive image gallery with Flexbox.

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Note: Add more items or adjust sizes. The gallery wraps in small outputs.

Example 3: Two-Column Layout

Create a two-column layout with equal widths.

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Note: Adjust column content or colors. Clear in small outputs.

Example 4: Vertical Centering

Center text vertically in a container.

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Note: Change text or font size. Simple and effective in small outputs.

Example 5: Flex Grow Cards

Use flex-grow to make cards expand to fill space.

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Note: Adjust card count or styles. Expands cleanly in small outputs.

Example 6: Justified Content

Use justify-content to space items evenly.

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Note: Try different justify-content values. Clear in small outputs.

Next Steps

Combine Flexbox with Grid for complex layouts. Explore Webshs Tutorials for CSS Animations, JavaScript Interactivity, or CSS Grid, or see Button Animations for UI ideas.