# Place items

Sets align-items and justify-items together.

## What does `place-items` do?

`place-items` sets `align-items` and `justify-items` together. `place-items: center` centers content both ways.

```css
.empty-state { display: grid; place-items: center; height: 300px; }
```

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Updated: September 27, 2026

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