How TO - Responsive Zig Zag Layout

Learn how to create a responsive zig zag (alternating) layout with CSS.

How To Create a Zig Zag Layout

Step 1) Add HTML:

Example

Step 2) Add CSS:

Example

* {
box-sizing: border-box;
}

.container {
padding: 64px;
}

/* Clear floats */
.row:after {
content: "";
display: table;
clear: both
}

/* 2/3 column */
.column-66 {
float: left;
width: 66.66666%;
padding: 20px;
}

/* 1/3 column */
.column-33 {
float: left;
width: 33.33333%;
padding: 20px;
}

/* Add responsiveness - make the columns appear on top of each other instead of next to each other on small screens */
@media screen and (max-width: 1000px) {
.column-66,
.column-33 {
width: 100%;
text-align: center;
}
}

Try it Yourself »

Tip: Go to our CSS Website Layout Tutorial to learn more about website layouts.

Tip: Go to our CSS Responsive Web Design Tutorial to learn more about responsive web design and grids.

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