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Why is my flex item not centering vertically in the container using align-items?

Asked on Nov 07, 2025

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When a flex item is not centering vertically using "align-items", it often relates to the flex container's properties or the specific flex item settings. Here's how you can ensure vertical centering works as expected.

<!-- BEGIN COPY / PASTE -->
    <div style="display: flex; align-items: center; height: 200px; border: 1px solid #ccc;">
      <div style="background-color: lightblue; padding: 10px;">
        Centered Item
      </div>
    </div>
    <!-- END COPY / PASTE -->

Additional Comment:

Ensure the flex container has a defined height; otherwise, vertical centering may not be visible.
"align-items: center" aligns items vertically in the middle of the container.
Check for any additional styles on the flex item that might affect its position, such as margins or transforms.
Ensure the flex container is set to "display: flex" to activate flexbox properties.

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Why is my flex item not centering vertically in the container using align-items?

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