Summary
The column-span
CSS property makes it possible for an element to span across all columns when its value is set to all
. An element that spans more than one column is called a spanning element.
Initial value | none |
---|---|
Applies to | in-flow block-level elements |
Inherited | no |
Media | visual |
Computed value | as specified |
Animatable | no |
Canonical order | the unique non-ambiguous order defined by the formal grammar |
Syntax
column-span: none;
column-span: all;
/* Global values */
column-span: inherit;
column-span: initial;
column-span: unset;
Values
none
- The element does not span multiple columns.
all
- The element spans across all columns. Content in the normal flow that appears before the element is automatically balanced across all columns before the element appears. The element establishes a new block formatting context.
Formal syntax
How to read CSS syntax.none | all
Examples
h1, h2 {
column-span: all;
}
Specifications
Specification | Status | Comment |
---|---|---|
CSS Multi-column Layout Module The definition of 'column-width' in that specification. |
Candidate Recommendation | Initial definition |