CSS Multi-column Layout
CSS Multi-column Layout is a CSS module that allows content to flow into multiple columns, similar to newspaper or magazine layouts. It provides properties to control the number of columns, column width, gaps, and rules between columns, enabling responsive and flexible text arrangements without complex markup. This feature is part of the CSS Box Model and is widely supported in modern browsers for creating readable multi-column text flows.
Developers should use CSS Multi-column Layout when designing content-heavy pages like articles, blogs, or documentation that require improved readability by splitting text into columns, especially on wider screens. It's ideal for responsive designs where column counts can adjust based on viewport size, reducing the need for JavaScript or fixed layouts. Use cases include news websites, e-books, and any UI where text needs to flow naturally across multiple vertical sections.