Tailwind CSS
/Intermediate
Grid Columns
Definition
Utilities for specifying the number of columns in a grid layout.
Explain Like I'm New
Telling the spreadsheet exactly how many vertical pillars you want. `grid-cols-3` creates 3 equal-width columns. `grid-cols-12` creates 12 equal columns (the standard for massive web apps).
Real World Example
Building a standard dashboard with a narrow sidebar and a wide main content area. You create a 4-column grid, make the sidebar span 1 column, and the main area span 3 columns.
Common Use Cases
- •Defining layout structure
Interactive Example
Interview Questions
basic
- What class creates a grid with 4 equal columns?
intermediate
- What is the maximum number of equal columns Tailwind supports out of the box?