# Column Stretch
URL: https://pro.rv-grid.com/guides/columns/column-stretch/
Source: src/content/docs/guides/columns/column-stretch.mdx
Description: Implementing Column Stretching.
RevoGrid provides the ability to automatically adjust the width of columns to fit the table's width.
This is particularly useful when you have fewer columns than needed to enable the horizontal scrollbar, and you want to distribute the available space evenly or according to specific criteria.

In this article, we’ll walk you through the process of implementing column stretching in RevoGrid using the `ColumnStretchPlugin`. We'll also explore the different configurations available for stretching the columns.

## What is it?

`Column stretching` is a feature which allows you to automatically adjust the width of columns to fit the entire width of the table. The width of each column is calculated based on the number of columns and their respective sizes, ensuring the grid's width is fully utilized. This feature is especially useful when working with a small number of columns.

### Stretch Configurations

The Column Stretch plugin may conflict with other column size configurations. The following cases will prevent column stretching:

- Columns with explicit `size` property set
- Columns with `autoSize` enabled
- When the total width of all columns exceeds the available space (negative remaining width)

In these cases, the stretch configuration will be ignored for those specific columns to preserve their intended sizing behavior.

RevoGrid supports different types of stretch configurations through the `StretchConfig` type:

- **`'none'`**: No column stretching will be applied. Columns retain their default width.
- **`'last'`**: Only the last column will stretch to fill the remaining width.
- **`'all'`**: All columns will stretch evenly to fill the table's width.
- **`number`**: A specific column (by index) will stretch to fill the remaining width.

- To stretch only the last column:
  ```javascript
  grid.additionalData = { stretch: 'last' };
  ```

- To stretch a specific column by index (e.g., the second column):
  ```javascript
  grid.additionalData = { stretch: 1 };
  ```

- To stretch all columns evenly:
  ```javascript
  grid.additionalData = { stretch: 'all' };
  ```

By using the `ColumnStretchPlugin`, you can easily manage the width of columns in RevoGrid, making sure your table layout looks clean and is fully utilized. Whether you want to stretch all columns evenly or just the last one, this plugin offers flexibility to suit your needs.

Experiment with the different stretch configurations to see which works best for your data grid!
