Col sm 4 not alligning new row to the left

A common issue!

When using col-sm-4 in Bootstrap, it's expected to create a column that takes up 4 columns out of the 12-column grid. However, if the new row is not aligning to the left, it's likely due to one of the following reasons:

  1. Previous columns not cleared: Make sure that you're not using any previous columns that haven't been cleared. If you have a row with multiple columns, and you add a new row without clearing the previous columns, the new row will inherit the layout of the previous row.
  2. Parent element not cleared: Check if the parent element of the row is not cleared. If the parent element has a width or padding that's not cleared, it can affect the alignment of the new row.
  3. Row not wrapped in a container: Ensure that the row is wrapped in a container element (e.g., .container, .container-fluid, or .row) to define the grid container.
  4. Incorrect nesting: Verify that you're not nesting rows inside each other. Bootstrap's grid system is designed to work with a single row per container.
  5. Custom CSS overriding Bootstrap: Check if you have any custom CSS that's overriding Bootstrap's default styles. Inspect the element using the browser's developer tools to see if there's any custom CSS affecting the alignment.

To fix the issue, try the following:

  1. Clear any previous columns or elements that might be affecting the layout.
  2. Wrap the row in a container element (e.g., .container or .row).
  3. Verify that you're not nesting rows inside each other.
  4. Check for any custom CSS that might be overriding Bootstrap's default styles.

If none of these solutions work, please provide more code or a minimal reproducible example, and I'll be happy to help you troubleshoot the issue!