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Power Apps Grid Container

Introduction

Power Apps provides modern layout controls to build responsive and professional user interfaces with minimal effort. One of the most powerful layout controls is the Grid Container, which helps developers design structured, flexible, and responsive screens without complex formulas.

In this article, we will explore the Grid Container in Power Apps, understand its properties, and learn how to use it step by step.

What Is a Grid Container in Power Apps?

A Grid Container is a layout control that arranges child controls in rows and columns, similar to a table or CSS grid. It automatically adjusts spacing and alignment, making apps responsive across different screen sizes.

Key Benefits

  • Responsive layout design

  • Clean and structured UI

Step 1: Create a New Power Apps Canvas App

  1. Click Create

  2. Select the Canvas app from the blank

  3. Authoring Version Latest

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Step 2: Insert a Grid Container

  1. Open the Insert menu

  2. Search Grid container

  3. The Grid Container will be added to the screen

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Step 3: Configure Grid Properties

Select the Grid Container and set the following properties from the Properties pane:

PropertyValueDescription
Columns4Number of columns
Rows2Automatically adjusts rows
Gap8Space between controls
Width58Width
Height58Height
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Step 4: Add Controls Inside the Grid

  1. Select the Grid Container

  2. Insert controls such as:

    • Label

    • Image

    • Audio

  3. Each control automatically occupies a grid cell

Step 5: Adjust Column and Row Behavior

You can fine-tune layout behavior by:

  • Changing column widths

  • Reordering controls

  • Adjusting alignment (Start, Center, End, Stretch)

This allows precise UI control without using X and Y positions.

Step 6: Make the Grid Responsive

To ensure responsiveness:

  • Set Width = Parent.Width

  • Set Height = Parent.Height

  • Use Auto height for text-based controls

  • Avoid fixed pixel values where possible

The Grid Container automatically adjusts on different devices.

Step 3: Demo- Song Playlist

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Conclusion

The Grid Container in Power Apps simplifies layout management and ensures responsive design. By using it effectively, developers can create clean, scalable, and professional apps with minimal effort.

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