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CSS

Posted by vamosrope14
vamosrope14
14,932 Points

Should I use a px or a % value for a grid-template row/col?

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1 Answer

Alan Brown
Alan Brown
20,524 Points
Alan Brown
Alan Brown
20,524 Points

The short answer would be both are correct. This would depend on design. Provided the pixel based columns are reconfigured by breakpoints so that the total width always fits the window/device in a planned and intentional way..

Sometimes it is easier to use pixels for desktop, when the columns are at maximum size, and percentages seem as you drop below that max width.

I personally prefer the more flexible percentage based columns, and would usually design a website to use them. If you are working with a designer this is the type of conversation you should have upfront. Make sure there’s no misunderstanding on how the final product will behave.