# Basics {% embed url="" %} The columns block is a unique block that allows you to create fresh and extensive layouts without a single line of code. The columns block allows you to organise your content ([`column`](/blocks/column.md) block) in a powerful CSS grid. With the CSS grid, you can position and size blocks anywhere to produce repeatable, responsive layouts. {% hint style="info" %} The `columns` block only accepts [`column`](/blocks/column.md) blocks as inner children. {% endhint %} --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.cwicly.com/blocks/columns/basics.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.