Creating a 3x3 Grid with JavaScript: A Step-by-Step Guide

Davis Omogi
2 min readAug 4, 2023

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A 3 by 3 grid

Drawing grids is a fundamental aspect of web development. Grids help organize content, facilitate responsive design, and provide structure to web pages. In this tutorial, i’ll walk you through the process of creating a simple 3x3 grid using JavaScript. This grid can serve as a foundation for more complex layouts.

Step 1: Set Up Your HTML File

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Start by creating an HTML file and linking your JavaScript file to it. You’ll also need a designated container element in your HTML where the grid will be displayed.

Step 2: Style the Grid

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Create a CSS file (styles.css) to style your grid. Here's a simple example to get you started:

Step 3: JavaScript Magic

Create a JavaScript file (script.js) to dynamically generate the grid items. Here’s how you can do it:

Step 4: View the Result

The result

Open your HTML file in a web browser. You should now see a 3x3 grid displayed in your browser, with each cell numbered from 1 to 9.

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