Flexbox Two Column Layout

January 2, 2025 · AI Conversations

User

display flex has two columns set on to600 and other 648px width

Assistant

To create a layout with two columns using CSS flexbox, where one column has a fixed width of 600px and the other has a fixed width of 648px, you can use the following CSS:

### HTML

<div class="container">
  <div class="column column-1">Column 1</div>
  <div class="column column-2">Column 2</div>
</div>

### CSS

.container {
  display: flex;
  width: 1248px; /* Sum of both column widths */
}

.column {
  height: 100px; /* Adjust height as needed */
}

.column-1 {
  width: 600px;
  background-color: lightblue;
}

.column-2 {
  width: 648px;
  background-color: lightcoral;
}

### Explanation:
1. **`display: flex;`** makes the container a flex container.
2. Each column is given a fixed width (`600px` and `648px` respectively).
3. The total width of the container is the sum of the two column widths, `1248px`.

This ensures the two columns are side by side with the exact widths you specified. If the container width varies or you want the columns to adapt, let me know, and I can help adjust the CSS.

User

make above in flex

Assistant

To replicate the design in your screenshot using Flexbox, I'll create a layout with a title and a corresponding value in two columns (icon or text on the left and details on the right). Here's how you can do it:

### HTML

<div class="container">
  <div class="item">
    <div class="icon-text">
      <img src="icon1.png" alt="Icon 1" class="icon">
      <span>Inbetriebnahme:</span>
    </div>
    <div class="value">2021</div>
  </div>

  <div class="item">
    <div class="icon-text">
      <img src="icon2.png" alt="Icon 2" class="icon">
      <span>Partner:</span>
    </div>
    <div class="value">clearsky energietechnik GmbH</div>
  </div>

  <div class="item">
    <div class="icon-text">
      <img src="icon3.png" alt="Icon 3" class="icon">
      <span>Leistung der Anlage:</span>
    </div>
    <div class="value">320 kWp</div>
  </div>

  <div class="item">
    <div class="icon-text">
      <img src="icon4.png" alt="Icon 4" class="icon">
      <span>Projekttyp:</span>
    </div>
    <div class="value">Hallendach</div>
  </div>
</div>

### CSS

.container {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px; /* Space between items */
  background-color: #1925ff; /* Match the blue background */
  padding: 24px; /* Padding around the container */
  border-radius: 8px; /* Optional: Rounded corners */
  color: white;
}

.item {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between; /* Ensures title and value are spaced out */
  align-items: center; /* Aligns content vertically */
}

.icon-text {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center; /* Centers text with the icon */
  gap: 8px; /* Space between icon and text */
}

.icon {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px; /* Matches the icon size */
}

.value {
  font-weight: bold;
  font-size: 16px; /* Adjust font size as needed */
}

### Explanation
1. **`display: flex;`** is applied to both `.container` (to stack rows) and `.item` (to align title and value horizontally).
2. **`.icon-text`** groups the icon and text together with `gap` to provide space between them.
3. **`justify-content: space-between;`** in `.item` spaces the text (on the left) and value (on the right).
4. **Padding and font sizes** ensure spacing and alignment match the design.

You can replace the `icon.png` references with actual icons or SVGs. Let me know if you'd like further adjustments!

User

mobile first media query

Assistant

To implement a **mobile-first** approach for the above design with responsive adjustments, you can use media queries. In the **mobile-first** methodology, you start by designing for smaller screens by default and then add media queries for larger screens.

Here’s how to apply it:

### Updated CSS with Mobile-First Media Queries

/* Default (mobile-first) styles */
.container {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
  background-color: #1925ff;
  padding: 16px; /* Smaller padding for mobile */
  border-radius: 8px;
  color: white;
}

.item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column; /* Stack icon-text and value vertically on small screens */
  gap: 8px; /* Space between icon-text and value */
}

.icon-text {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.icon {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
}

.value {
  font-weight: bold;
  font-size: 14px; /* Smaller font size for mobile */
}

/* Media query for tablets and larger screens (768px and up) */
@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .container {
    padding: 24px; /* Larger padding for larger screens */
  }

  .item {
    flex-direction: row; /* Align icon-text and value side by side */
    justify-content: space-between; /* Space between icon-text and value */
    align-items: center;
  }

  .value {
    font-size: 16px; /* Increase font size for better readability */
  }
}

/* Media query for desktops (1024px and up) */
@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .container {
    padding: 32px; /* Even larger padding for desktops */
  }

  .value {
    font-size: 18px; /* Further increase font size for desktops */
  }
}

### Explanation of Mobile-First Media Queries:
1. **Base (Default) Styles:**
– Designed for smaller screens (mobile-first).
– Content stacks vertically (`flex-direction: column`) in `.item`.
– Font sizes and padding are smaller.

2. **Tablet Screens (min-width: 768px):**
– Adjust layout for larger screens.
– `.item` switches to a horizontal layout (`flex-direction: row`) with space between columns.
– Increase padding and font sizes for better readability.

3. **Desktop Screens (min-width: 1024px):**
– Further refine the layout for large screens.
– Increase font sizes and padding for improved spacing.

### How It Works:
– For smaller screens, you define the basic layout without media queries.
– Use `@media (min-width: …)` to add styles for progressively larger devices, ensuring the design adapts gracefully.

Let me know if you need additional refinements!

Flexbox Two Column Layout

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