CSS Columns Generator

Generate multi-column CSS layouts with live preview

Last updated: September 2026

Processed on your device — never uploaded

Column Count: 3

Column Width (optional)

Overrides column count if set

Column Gap: 20px

Column Fill

Balance distributes content equally; auto fills columns sequentially

Rule Style

Rule Width: 1px

Rule Color

Live Preview

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Generated CSS

.multi-column {
  column-count: 3;
  column-gap: 20px;
  column-fill: balance;
  column-rule: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
}

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What is This Tool?

CSS Columns Generator is a free browser-based tool that lets you create multi-column text layouts using CSS columns with configurable column count, gap, and rule properties. It processes everything locally in your browser using JavaScript, so your data never leaves your device. No sign-up, no installation, and no server uploads required — just open the tool and start using it immediately.

How to Use This Tool

Use the visual controls (sliders, color pickers, toggles) to design your effect.
See the live preview update in real time as you adjust settings.
Review the generated CSS code in the code panel below.
Click Copy CSS to paste the code directly into your stylesheet.

When to Use This Tool

This tool is particularly useful when creating newspaper-style layouts, multi-column text sections, or masonry-like content arrangements. Since it runs entirely in your browser, it works offline after the page loads and keeps your data completely private. Whether you are a developer, designer, student, or professional, this web development tool saves time and eliminates the need for desktop software installation.

Tips and Best Practices

Copy the generated CSS directly into your project stylesheet — it is production-ready.
Test the effect in multiple browsers since some CSS properties have varying support.
Combine multiple generators (e.g., gradient + box-shadow) for layered visual effects.
Use CSS custom properties (variables) to make generated values easy to update later.
All code generation happens in your browser — no external dependencies required.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CSS multi-column layout?

CSS multi-column layout splits content into multiple columns similar to a newspaper, using properties like column-count, column-gap, and column-rule.

What is the difference between column-count and column-width?

column-count sets a fixed number of columns, while column-width sets a minimum width and lets the browser create as many columns as fit. Setting column-width overrides column-count.

How do I add dividers between CSS columns?

Use the column-rule property (shorthand for column-rule-width, column-rule-style, and column-rule-color) to add a visible line between columns.

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What is This Tool?

When to Use This Tool

Tips and Best Practices

Copy the generated CSS directly into your project stylesheet — it is production-ready.

Test the effect in multiple browsers since some CSS properties have varying support.

Combine multiple generators (e.g., gradient + box-shadow) for layered visual effects.

Use CSS custom properties (variables) to make generated values easy to update later.

All code generation happens in your browser — no external dependencies required.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CSS multi-column layout?

CSS multi-column layout splits content into multiple columns similar to a newspaper, using properties like column-count, column-gap, and column-rule.

What is the difference between column-count and column-width?

column-count sets a fixed number of columns, while column-width sets a minimum width and lets the browser create as many columns as fit. Setting column-width overrides column-count.

How do I add dividers between CSS columns?

Use the column-rule property (shorthand for column-rule-width, column-rule-style, and column-rule-color) to add a visible line between columns.

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