Creating a Button Array with Even Rows and Stretched Buttons Using CSS and Flexbox

Learn how to create a stylish `button array` with evenly distributed rows and buttons that stretch to fill the container. This guide covers both CSS and JavaScript solutions to enhance your layouts!
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How to Create a Stylish Button Array with Even Rows and Stretched Buttons

Creating a navigation bar that looks good and behaves responsively can be a challenge, especially when dealing with a variable number of buttons. If you're aiming for buttons that stretch to fill the entire width of their container while keeping them evenly distributed in rows, you're in the right place! Let's break down how to achieve this elegant design using CSS and Flexbox, and even touch on necessary JavaScript for more complex arrangements.

The Problem: Designing a Responsive Button Array

Imagine you have an unordered list (or navbar) with a changing number of items that you want to style as buttons. Here are the goals for this project:

Minimum Button Width: Each button should have at least 150px width.

Even Distribution in Rows: If the total number of buttons requires multiple rows, they should be distributed as evenly as possible (e.g., 10 buttons in 4 rows should ideally result in two rows of three buttons and two rows of two).

Stretched Buttons: The buttons need to stretch across the container, forming a visually appealing rectangle.

Rounded Corners: The rectangle should have rounded corners for aesthetic appeal.

Orderly Display: The buttons must be displayed in the order they are defined.

The Solution: Styling with CSS and Flexbox

1. Base CSS and HTML Structure

Start with the following HTML layout for your button array:

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Now, add the CSS to achieve the desired styling:

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2. Fine-Tuning Button Distribution with JavaScript

To distribute buttons more evenly across rows, especially when you have a variable number of buttons, you might want to introduce a JavaScript solution. Here’s a way to manage that logic for more complex layouts:

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Conclusion

With a combination of CSS flexbox for layout and, if needed, JavaScript for fine-tuning distribution, you can create a responsive button array that meets all the specified design goals. Not only do you achieve flexibility and aesthetic appeal, but you also ensure a user-friendly experience on various screen sizes. Happy coding!