Focus Cell Grid

A focus cell grid built with pure HTML and CSS that visually elevates one grid cell as the primary focal point while surrounding cells remain supportive, helping users immediately identify the most important content without relying on JavaScript.

Usage

This component is ideal for layouts where one item deserves immediate attention, such as featured products, highlighted metrics, spotlight cards, curated content sections, or dashboard views where a key element must stand out.

Implementation

The grid is implemented using CSS grid placement, size contrast, and visual emphasis techniques, allowing the focus cell to occupy more space or styling weight while the remaining cells maintain consistent alignment and responsiveness.

HTML

<div class="grid-focus">
  <div>One</div>
  <div>Two</div>
  <div>Three</div>
</div>

<div class="grid-focus">
  <div>One</div>
  <div>Two</div>
  <div>Three</div>
</div>

CSS

.grid-focus {
  width: 200px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 0.35rem;
}

.grid-focus div {
  padding: 0.5rem 0;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: #00CAFF;
  color: #e5e7eb;
  font-size: 12px;
  text-align: center;
  transition: transform 140ms ease, box-shadow 140ms ease;
}

.grid-focus div:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 22px rgba(0,0,0,0.6);
}

.grid-focus {
  width: 200px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 0.35rem;
}

.grid-focus div {
  padding: 0.5rem 0;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: #00CAFF;
  color: #e5e7eb;
  font-size: 12px;
  text-align: center;
  transition: transform 140ms ease, box-shadow 140ms ease;
}

.grid-focus div:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 22px rgba(0,0,0,0.6);
}

Notes

• Built with pure HTML and CSS
• No JavaScript required
• Emphasizes a single focal grid cell
• Maintains balance between focus and support
• Works well in dashboards and showcases
• Designed for clarity driven layouts

Preview styles shown. Production customization recommended.

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