Using Justify Content in Flex Layouts
This guide covers how to use the justify-content option in flex layouts with Breakdance. Understanding how to utilize this setting allows for precise control over the spacing and alignment of elements within a flex container, enhancing the design and functionality of your layouts.
Justify Content Settings
Setting Up Your Flex Layout
- Click on the advanced layout option within your design tool.
- Select the flex display setting to activate flex properties for your container.
- Set the layout to row and enable flex wrap to wrap, preparing your container for horizontal alignment.
Adjusting Justify Content for Row Layout
- Flex Start: The items are tightly grouped together at the edge of the alignment container, aligned according to the starting side of the flex container’s main axis.
- Flex End: The items are closely aligned with each other towards the edge of the alignment container, based on the ending side of the flex container’s main axis.
- Center: The items are tightly grouped together towards the center of the alignment container, aligned along the main axis.
- Space Between: The items are spread out evenly inside the container along its main direction. Each item has the same amount of space between it and the next one. The first item lines up perfectly with the start edge, and the last item lines up perfectly with the end edge.
- Space Around: The items are spaced out evenly in the container, along its main direction. Every two items next to each other have the same amount of space between them. Also, the space before the first item and after the last item is half the size of the space between items next to each other.
- Space Evenly: The items are spread out evenly inside the container, along its main direction. The space between any two items next to each other, the space between the start edge and the first item, and the space between the end edge and the last item, are all the same.
Additional Notes
Justify content is a powerful tool in flexbox design, offering various options for aligning and spacing items along the main axis of a flex container. Whether working with a row or column layout, understanding how to use justify content effectively can significantly impact the layout’s appearance and functionality. Experiment with different settings to find the best arrangement for your design needs.
CSS Property Reference: https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Web/CSS/justify-content
