Скачать или смотреть How to Center Content Vertically and Horizontally in a Full-Screen Column with Bootstrap

Discover effective ways to solve the issue of column content alignment in Bootstrap, ensuring your content stays at the center of your columns both vertically and horizontally.
---
This video is based on the question https://stackoverflow.com/q/76478347/ asked by the user 'user' ( https://stackoverflow.com/u/5335741/ ) and on the answer https://stackoverflow.com/a/76478392/ provided by the user 'Mecit Yücetürk' ( https://stackoverflow.com/u/5520036/ ) at 'Stack Overflow' website. Thanks to these great users and Stackexchange community for their contributions.

Visit these links for original content and any more details, such as alternate solutions, latest updates/developments on topic, comments, revision history etc. For example, the original title of the Question was: Once I make the columns 100 percent of the screen, the contents are aligned on top, instead of the middle

Also, Content (except music) licensed under CC BY-SA https://meta.stackexchange.com/help/l...
The original Question post is licensed under the 'CC BY-SA 4.0' ( https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... ) license, and the original Answer post is licensed under the 'CC BY-SA 4.0' ( https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... ) license.

If anything seems off to you, please feel free to write me at vlogize [AT] gmail [DOT] com.
---
Centering Content Vertically and Horizontally in a Full-Screen Column

When designing a web page, especially utilizing Bootstrap or any CSS framework, one common challenge developers face is content alignment within columns. A particular issue arises when you aim to set your columns to occupy 100% of the viewport height (vh-100). Many developers find that elements start to align at the top instead of being centered within the column. In this guide, we will explore how to solve this alignment issue effectively.

The Problem

In your current setup, you have a column designated to take up the full height of the screen (vh-100). The problem arises when content such as images and text within this column seems to shift upwards, aligning only at the top. You might want your text and images to be centered both vertically and horizontally, which can sometimes feel tricky with Bootstrap's grid system.

To give you an idea of the typical structure, here's a quick overview of the code you might be working with:

[[See Video to Reveal this Text or Code Snippet]]

The Solution

To center your content correctly, we can use Bootstrap's flex utilities. By applying the appropriate flex classes, we can ensure that your content appears in the middle of the column. Here’s how to implement this solution step-by-step:

Step 1: Modify Your HTML Structure

Add the d-flex, flex-column, align-items-center, and justify-content-center classes to your left column where the content is stored. This will create a flexbox structure that centers all child elements.

Updated HTML Example:

[[See Video to Reveal this Text or Code Snippet]]

Step 2: Ensure Correct CSS

Your CSS can mostly remain unchanged, but make sure that you don’t set additional margins or padding that could affect the natural flex alignment. For reference, here’s what your CSS might look like:

[[See Video to Reveal this Text or Code Snippet]]

Additional Tips

Responsive Design: Use Bootstrap’s responsive classes carefully. The examples above are set to be hidden on smaller devices. Always test across different screen sizes to ensure the responsiveness of your design.

Testing Alignment: After applying these changes, ensure to refresh your webpage and visually check that your content is aligned centrally, both vertically and horizontally within the column.

Conclusion

By harnessing the power of Bootstrap’s flex utilities, you can easily center your column content vertically and horizontally. This not only enhances the layout by giving a balanced appearance but also ensures a better user experience for visitors interacting with your webpage.

If you encounter any further issues or have questions about more complex layouts, feel free to ask! Happy coding!