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Advanced Grid: What is CSS Subgrid?

Updated Apr 28, 2026

Short answer

Subgrid allows nested grid items to participate in their parent's sizing tracks, aligning nested content across sibling elements.

Deep explanation

Normally, a nested grid creates an entirely new grid context. With grid-template-columns: subgrid, the nested container adopts the column tracks of its parent. This is essential for aligning the headers, bodies, and footers of adjacent card components perfectly.

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