# Grid placement

Putting an item in chosen rows and columns.

## How do you **place items** in a grid?

**Grid placement** puts an item in chosen rows and columns with `grid-column` and `grid-row`, using line numbers or area names.

```css
.hero { grid-column: 1 / -1; }   /* stretch across every column */
```

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Updated: September 27, 2026

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