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Grid-auto-flow: dense packing can change visual order

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Published: 23 Oct 2026 08:23 · Updated: 23 Oct 2026 08:23

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In brief

grid-auto-flow controls automatic placement of grid items. Adding dense allows earlier gaps to be filled when a later item fits.

Useful to know

grid-auto-flow controls automatic placement of grid items. Adding dense allows earlier gaps to be filled when a later item fits. [1]

This can make the layout more compact while changing visible sequence relative to source order. For steps, rankings and interactive cards, check reading order rather than judging only the absence of gaps.

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  1. [1] MDN — CSS grid-auto-flow ↗