Flexbox Playground - Interactive CSS Flexbox Generator

Learn flexbox visually with live preview

Flexbox Playground

flex-direction
Main axis direction
justify-content
Alignment along main axis
align-items
Alignment along cross axis
flex-wrap
Allow items to wrap
align-content
Multi-line alignment (requires wrap)
gap
Space between items
10px
Number of Items
3
Item Sizes
Vary sizes to see flex behavior
flex-grow (all items)
How items grow to fill space
flex-shrink (all items)
How items shrink when space is tight
Live Preview
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CSS Code

Flexbox Quick Reference

  • flex-direction: Sets the main axis (row = horizontal, column = vertical)
  • justify-content: Distributes items along the main axis
  • align-items: Aligns items along the cross axis
  • flex-wrap: Controls whether items wrap to new lines
  • gap: Sets spacing between flex items (modern browsers)
  • flex-grow: How much an item should grow relative to siblings
  • flex-shrink: How much an item should shrink when space is limited

Privacy & Limitations

  • All calculations run entirely in your browser -- nothing is sent to any server.
  • Results are computed locally and should be verified for critical applications.

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Flexbox Playground FAQ

What is Flexbox Playground?

Flexbox Playground is a free developer tools tool that helps you Interactive CSS flexbox layout builder with live preview.

How do I use Flexbox Playground?

Enter your input values, review the calculated output, and adjust inputs until you reach the result you need. The result updates in your browser.

Is Flexbox Playground private?

Yes. Calculations run locally in your browser. Inputs are not uploaded to a server by default, and refreshing the page clears session data.

Does Flexbox Playground require an account or installation?

No. You can use this tool directly in your browser without sign-up or software installation.

How accurate are results from Flexbox Playground?

This tool applies standard formulas or deterministic processing logic for estimates. For medical, legal, tax, or investment decisions, verify with a qualified professional.

Can I save or share outputs from Flexbox Playground?

You can bookmark this page and copy outputs manually. Results are not persisted in your account and are typically not embedded in the URL.

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