# Order

Changes the visual order of items without changing the HTML.

## What does `order` do in Flexbox or Grid?

`order` changes the visual order of items without changing the HTML. Screen readers still use the HTML order, so use it sparingly.

```css
.featured { order: -1; }   /* shows first */
```

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Updated: September 27, 2026

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