Container
<gcds-container>

Also called: wrapper, box.

A container is a basic box layout with a set width for its contents.

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Build a container

Use containers to add a wrapper element with a defined maximum width, providing a container for other content and components that are typically arranged vertically from top to bottom.

Code and accessibility for containers

Limit width of content

• Keep text line length below 65 characters for a comfortable, accessible reading length.
• Limit column width to stop large screens from displaying lines of text that are overly long and difficult to read.
• Avoid exceeding the maximum width of 71.25rem (1140px) wide.

Add a container size

The size property sets the size of the container. It comes in 6 sizes:

By default, the container size will be set to full which means it will take up the entire width of the parent container.

Centre the container

Containers are not centered automatically. To centre a container on a page, add the centered property.

Get your code

Generate an instance of the component you need by selecting its code properties.

1. Explore by choosing different code values to generate the instance you want.

2. Get the code and pull it into your environment.

3. Add any copy you need to the component (like text for a label).

Note: The code builder uses English for all code elements, which follows standard practice.