CSS Masonry UI not working properly using `column-count` and `box-shadow`

Question

The Below is my code of a Masonry UI, I am using with pure CSS

This works well if there are more than 4 cards but if I use it with below 4 cards the column-count: 3; does not work well.

body{
  height:1000px;
}

ul {
    list-style: none;
    -moz-column-count: 3;
    -webkit-column-count: 3;
    column-count: 3;
    -moz-column-gap: 1em;
    -webkit-column-gap: 1em;
    column-gap: 1em;
    padding: 0px 4px 4px 4px;
    margin-top: -10px;
    display: inline-block;
    width: 100%;
    margin: 0px;
    
}

li {
    width: 100%;
    display: inline-block;
    box-shadow: none;
    background: transparent;
    box-sizing: border-box;
    -moz-box-sizing: border-box;
    -webkit-box-sizing: border-box;
    margin: 2%;
}

li div {
    border-radius: 3px;
    background-color: #f4faff;
    box-shadow: 0px 0px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.84);
    margin-top: 1em;
    cursor: pointer;
}

li div img{
    height: auto;
    width: 100%;
    vertical-align: middle;
    border: 0;
}

<ul>
    <li><div><img src="https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQs7OT7p9xBXn090AjKYgX4eV6vr-kHsmbIfcSFh__PoXgdNtb5gg" alt=""></div></li>
    <li><div><img src="https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQs7OT7p9xBXn090AjKYgX4eV6vr-kHsmbIfcSFh__PoXgdNtb5gg" alt=""></div></li>
    <li><div><img src="https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQs7OT7p9xBXn090AjKYgX4eV6vr-kHsmbIfcSFh__PoXgdNtb5gg" alt=""></div></li>
    <li><div><img src="https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQs7OT7p9xBXn090AjKYgX4eV6vr-kHsmbIfcSFh__PoXgdNtb5gg" alt=""></div></li>
</ul>
<br><br><br>
BUT THIS WORKS IF THERE IS MORE THAN 4 IMAGES

<ul>
    <li><div><img src="https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQs7OT7p9xBXn090AjKYgX4eV6vr-kHsmbIfcSFh__PoXgdNtb5gg" alt=""></div></li>
    <li><div><img src="https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQs7OT7p9xBXn090AjKYgX4eV6vr-kHsmbIfcSFh__PoXgdNtb5gg" alt=""></div></li>
    <li><div><img src="https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQs7OT7p9xBXn090AjKYgX4eV6vr-kHsmbIfcSFh__PoXgdNtb5gg" alt=""></div></li>
    <li><div><img src="https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQs7OT7p9xBXn090AjKYgX4eV6vr-kHsmbIfcSFh__PoXgdNtb5gg" alt=""></div></li>
    <li><div><img src="https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQs7OT7p9xBXn090AjKYgX4eV6vr-kHsmbIfcSFh__PoXgdNtb5gg" alt=""></div></li>
    <li><div><img src="https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQs7OT7p9xBXn090AjKYgX4eV6vr-kHsmbIfcSFh__PoXgdNtb5gg" alt=""></div></li>
</ul>

Tried Soluition:

body{
  height:500px;
}

ul {
    list-style: none;
    -moz-column-count: 3;
    -webkit-column-count: 3;
    column-count: 3;
    -moz-column-gap: 1em;
    -webkit-column-gap: 1em;
    column-gap: 1em;
    padding: 0px 4px 4px 4px;
    margin-top: -10px;
    display: inline-block;
    width: 100%;
    overflow:visible;
    
}

li {
    width: 100%;
    display: inline-block;
    float:left;
    background: transparent;
    box-sizing: border-box;
    -moz-box-sizing: border-box;
    -webkit-box-sizing: border-box;
    margin: 2%;
}

li div {
    border-radius: 3px;
    background-color: #f4faff;
    box-shadow: 0px 0px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.84);
    margin-top: 1em;
    cursor: pointer;
}

li div img{
    height: auto;
    width: 100%;
    vertical-align: middle;
    border: 0;
}

<ul>
    <li><div><img src="https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQs7OT7p9xBXn090AjKYgX4eV6vr-kHsmbIfcSFh__PoXgdNtb5gg" alt=""></div></li>
    <li><div><img src="https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQs7OT7p9xBXn090AjKYgX4eV6vr-kHsmbIfcSFh__PoXgdNtb5gg" alt=""></div></li>
    <li><div><img src="https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQs7OT7p9xBXn090AjKYgX4eV6vr-kHsmbIfcSFh__PoXgdNtb5gg" alt=""></div></li>
    <li><div><img src="https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQs7OT7p9xBXn090AjKYgX4eV6vr-kHsmbIfcSFh__PoXgdNtb5gg" alt=""></div></li>
</ul>

I have used float: left; to the above solutions <li> and it works in this case but in my real view it crops down the last img's box-shadow check the below screenshot.

Any solutions will be highly helpfull.

If it works in isolation away from your 'real view' you need to tell us what you're using/doing elsewhere. As a guess though, have you made sure `overflow:visible` has been applied to the containing element? — dom_ahdigital, Jun 22 '18 at 12:53
@dom_ahdigital I have re-created the bug please do have a look. — Jithin Raj P R, Jun 22 '18 at 13:46
@weBBer this might be helpful [Pure css example](https://codepen.io/jh3y/pen/mPgyqw) — Matt, Jun 28 '18 at 13:12
@Matt can you post that sample code as an answer with my UI, if it works I will be happy to mark as answer and give you the bounty. — Jithin Raj P R, Jun 28 '18 at 13:41
@weBBer I have tried to modify the example code, using your images and applying the box shadow. I hope it could be helpful — Matt, Jun 28 '18 at 13:59

Matt · Answer 1 · 2018-06-29T08:17:22.543

I hope something like this could be helpful.

.dw {
 box-sizing: border-box;
 -webkit-column-gap: 0;
 column-gap: 0;
 position: relative;
}
.dw * {
 box-sizing: border-box;
}


@media (min-width: 768px) {
.dw {
 -webkit-column-count: 2;
 column-count: 2;
}
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
.dw {
 -webkit-column-count: 3;
 column-count: 3;
}
}

@media (min-width: 1500px) {
.dw {
 -webkit-column-count: 4;
 column-count: 3;
}
}
.dw-pnl {
 margin: 0;
 padding: 5px;
}
.dw-pnl__cntnt {
 border-radius: 3px;
 overflow: hidden;
 padding: 20px;
 width: 100%;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
.dw-pnl {
 -webkit-column-break-inside: avoid;
 break-inside: avoid;
}
}
img {
 box-shadow: 0px 0px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.84);
}
img.dw-pnl__cntnt {
 padding: 0;
}

<body>
<div class="dw">
  <div class="dw-pnl "> <img src="https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQs7OT7p9xBXn090AjKYgX4eV6vr-kHsmbIfcSFh__PoXgdNtb5gg" alt="img1" class="dw-pnl__cntnt"/> </div>
  <div class="dw-pnl "> <img src="https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQs7OT7p9xBXn090AjKYgX4eV6vr-kHsmbIfcSFh__PoXgdNtb5gg" alt="img2" class="dw-pnl__cntnt"/> </div>
  <div class="dw-pnl "> <img src="https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQs7OT7p9xBXn090AjKYgX4eV6vr-kHsmbIfcSFh__PoXgdNtb5gg" alt="img3" class="dw-pnl__cntnt"/> </div>
  <div class="dw-pnl "> <img src="https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQs7OT7p9xBXn090AjKYgX4eV6vr-kHsmbIfcSFh__PoXgdNtb5gg" alt="img3" class="dw-pnl__cntnt"/> </div>
  <div class="dw-pnl "> <img src="https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQs7OT7p9xBXn090AjKYgX4eV6vr-kHsmbIfcSFh__PoXgdNtb5gg" alt="img3" class="dw-pnl__cntnt"/> </div>
  <div class="dw-pnl "> <img src="https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQs7OT7p9xBXn090AjKYgX4eV6vr-kHsmbIfcSFh__PoXgdNtb5gg" alt="img3" class="dw-pnl__cntnt"/> </div>
 
</div>
</body>

Ty for your answer but it's `box-shadow` crops if you use bug images. — Jithin Raj P R, Jun 29 '18 at 07:46
Sorry @weBBer, what do you mean? I will try to fix that :) p.s. I have tried to add more images and it still looks good. — Matt, Jun 29 '18 at 08:16
Please check this link - https://jsfiddle.net/phrj3evk/2/, I hope you saw the issue of misalignment between the Images. — Jithin Raj P R, Jul 03 '18 at 05:37

score 1 · Answer 2 · answered Jun 28 '18 at 16:49

1

The root cause here seems to be the display: inline-block on the li elements. Changing this to block should wrap them into columns.

li {
    width: 25%;
    display: block;
    box-shadow: none;
    background: transparent;
    box-sizing: border-box;
    -moz-box-sizing: border-box;
    -webkit-box-sizing: border-box;
    margin: 2%;
}

Hope that helps.

answered Jun 28 '18 at 16:49

emptyjayy

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Your answer was the closest I think what I want, But there are still issues but it can be solved, so if you paste my sample code and prove your answer then I will be happy to mark it the one and grand you the bounty. – Jithin Raj P R Jun 29 '18 at 07:52
Be aware than removing *inline-block* could cause elements to be split between 2 columns (part of the element in one column and the rest of the element on the other – vals Jun 29 '18 at 09:33
@vals can you suggest any solution.? – Jithin Raj P R Jun 29 '18 at 09:42

score 0 · Answer 3 · edited Jun 27 '18 at 05:43

I know that this is not kind of proper solution but it worked well for me when I was using masonry The thing is remove column-count property and just give width to li such as width:25%; or width:300px; and use flex-box to maintain it for responsiveness. (it's up to you to use flex-box)

body{
  height:1000px;
}

ul {
    list-style: none;
   
 
    padding: 0px 4px 4px 4px;
    margin-top: -10px;
    display: flex;
    justify-content:center;
    flex-wrap:wrap;/*suggested to use if you set width in px*/

    width: 100%;
    margin: 0px;
    
}

li {
    width: 25%;
    display: inline-block;
    box-shadow: none;
    background: transparent;
    box-sizing: border-box;
    -moz-box-sizing: border-box;
    -webkit-box-sizing: border-box;
    margin: 2%;
}

li div {
    border-radius: 3px;
    background-color: #f4faff;
    box-shadow: 0px 0px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.84);
    margin-top: 1em;
    cursor: pointer;
}

li div img{
    height: auto;
    width: 100%;
    vertical-align: middle;
    border: 0;
}

<ul>
    <li><div><img src="https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQs7OT7p9xBXn090AjKYgX4eV6vr-kHsmbIfcSFh__PoXgdNtb5gg" alt=""></div></li>
    <li><div><img src="https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQs7OT7p9xBXn090AjKYgX4eV6vr-kHsmbIfcSFh__PoXgdNtb5gg" alt=""></div></li>
    <li><div><img src="https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQs7OT7p9xBXn090AjKYgX4eV6vr-kHsmbIfcSFh__PoXgdNtb5gg" alt=""></div></li>
    <li><div><img src="https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQs7OT7p9xBXn090AjKYgX4eV6vr-kHsmbIfcSFh__PoXgdNtb5gg" alt=""></div></li>
</ul>
<br><br><br>
BUT THIS WORKS IF THERE IS MORE THAN 4 IMAGES

<ul>
    <li><div><img src="https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQs7OT7p9xBXn090AjKYgX4eV6vr-kHsmbIfcSFh__PoXgdNtb5gg" alt=""></div></li>
    <li><div><img src="https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQs7OT7p9xBXn090AjKYgX4eV6vr-kHsmbIfcSFh__PoXgdNtb5gg" alt=""></div></li>
    <li><div><img src="https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQs7OT7p9xBXn090AjKYgX4eV6vr-kHsmbIfcSFh__PoXgdNtb5gg" alt=""></div></li>
    <li><div><img src="https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQs7OT7p9xBXn090AjKYgX4eV6vr-kHsmbIfcSFh__PoXgdNtb5gg" alt=""></div></li>
    <li><div><img src="https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQs7OT7p9xBXn090AjKYgX4eV6vr-kHsmbIfcSFh__PoXgdNtb5gg" alt=""></div></li>
    <li><div><img src="https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQs7OT7p9xBXn090AjKYgX4eV6vr-kHsmbIfcSFh__PoXgdNtb5gg" alt=""></div></li>
</ul>

Without flex-box

body{
  height:1000px;
}

ul {
    list-style: none;
   
 
    padding: 0px 4px 4px 4px;
    margin-top: -10px;
 

    width: 100%;
    margin: 0px;
    
}

li {
    width: 25%;
    display: inline-block;
    box-shadow: none;
    background: transparent;
    box-sizing: border-box;
    -moz-box-sizing: border-box;
    -webkit-box-sizing: border-box;
    margin: 2%;
}

li div {
    border-radius: 3px;
    background-color: #f4faff;
    box-shadow: 0px 0px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.84);
    margin-top: 1em;
    cursor: pointer;
}

li div img{
    height: auto;
    width: 100%;
    vertical-align: middle;
    border: 0;
}

<ul>
    <li><div><img src="https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQs7OT7p9xBXn090AjKYgX4eV6vr-kHsmbIfcSFh__PoXgdNtb5gg" alt=""></div></li>
    <li><div><img src="https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQs7OT7p9xBXn090AjKYgX4eV6vr-kHsmbIfcSFh__PoXgdNtb5gg" alt=""></div></li>
    <li><div><img src="https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQs7OT7p9xBXn090AjKYgX4eV6vr-kHsmbIfcSFh__PoXgdNtb5gg" alt=""></div></li>
    <li><div><img src="https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQs7OT7p9xBXn090AjKYgX4eV6vr-kHsmbIfcSFh__PoXgdNtb5gg" alt=""></div></li>
</ul>
<br><br><br>
BUT THIS WORKS IF THERE IS MORE THAN 4 IMAGES

<ul>
    <li><div><img src="https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQs7OT7p9xBXn090AjKYgX4eV6vr-kHsmbIfcSFh__PoXgdNtb5gg" alt=""></div></li>
    <li><div><img src="https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQs7OT7p9xBXn090AjKYgX4eV6vr-kHsmbIfcSFh__PoXgdNtb5gg" alt=""></div></li>
    <li><div><img src="https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQs7OT7p9xBXn090AjKYgX4eV6vr-kHsmbIfcSFh__PoXgdNtb5gg" alt=""></div></li>
    <li><div><img src="https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQs7OT7p9xBXn090AjKYgX4eV6vr-kHsmbIfcSFh__PoXgdNtb5gg" alt=""></div></li>
    <li><div><img src="https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQs7OT7p9xBXn090AjKYgX4eV6vr-kHsmbIfcSFh__PoXgdNtb5gg" alt=""></div></li>
    <li><div><img src="https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQs7OT7p9xBXn090AjKYgX4eV6vr-kHsmbIfcSFh__PoXgdNtb5gg" alt=""></div></li>
</ul>

The thing is bro I have different size of images and *Masonry UI* is the best option in that scenario to stack them up nice.. — Jithin Raj P R, Jun 23 '18 at 05:50
Hmm you are right then this solution might not work when i used it i was having fixed width images — Amitoj Singh Ahuja, Jun 23 '18 at 05:55
The height of the `img` will change quite big too. so *Masonry UI* will be the best. — Jithin Raj P R, Jun 23 '18 at 06:29

CSS Masonry UI not working properly using `column-count` and `box-shadow`

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