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Learn how to customize your list layout in CSS to display the first item separately and the remaining items in two columns!
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Achieving a Custom List Layout with CSS: First Item Full Width and the Rest in Columns

Creating an organized and visually appealing list is a common requirement in web design. One challenge many developers face is how to manipulate list items for a custom layout. A frequent scenario is when we want the first <li> to stand alone and the rest to align in two columns beneath it. If you’ve encountered this issue, don’t worry – in this post, we’ll walk through a simple CSS solution to achieve that design.

Understanding the Structure

Let’s visualize what we want to create. We have a list that looks like this:

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The first item (A) is displayed on its own row.

The remaining items (B, C, D, E) are arranged in two columns below.

The Solution: Using CSS Flexbox

To achieve the desired layout, we can utilize the CSS display: flex property. Here are the steps and the CSS code you need to implement:

Step 1: Set up Your HTML

First, we need to start with a list in HTML format:

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This simple markup will hold our list items.

Step 2: Applying CSS Styles

Now, we will add CSS styles that will format our list correctly. Below is the complete CSS code:

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Explanation of the CSS

Body Styles: The body is set up to center the content, offering a visually pleasant layout on the screen.

Flexbox on List: We use display: flex and flex-wrap: wrap on the <ul> element. This arrangement enables us to wrap the <li> items properly.

Full Width for First Item: The line ul li:first-child { width: 100%; } ensures that the first list item spans the full width of the container. This is key to achieving the desired layout.

Two Columns for Remaining Items: All other <li> elements get a width of 50%, which places two of them in a row below the first item.

Complete Example

For your convenience, here’s the complete HTML and CSS together:

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Conclusion

Customizing the layout of list items in CSS can be straightforward when using flexbox. By following the method described above, you can create a list that fits your design needs perfectly. Remember, utilizing properties like display: flex and adjusting item widths plays a crucial role in achieving your desired layout. Try it out, and enhance your web designs today!