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1. Box Model

Box Model in CSS

The box model is a fundamental concept in CSS that describes the layout and rendering of elements on a web page. It defines how the content, padding, border, and margin of an element are calculated and displayed.

Components of the Box Model:

  1. Content: The actual content of the element, such as text, images, or other HTML elements.

  2. Padding: The space between the content and the border. Padding is defined using the padding property in CSS.

  3. Border: The border surrounding the content and padding. Borders are defined using the border property in CSS.

  4. Margin: The space outside the border, between the element and its neighboring elements. Margins are defined using the margin property in CSS.

Box Model Diagram:

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Example:

.box {
  margin: 10px;
  border: 2px solid #000;
  padding: 20px;
  width: 200px;
  height: 100px;
}

Explanation:

  • In this example, we have a CSS class named .box.
  • The width and height properties define the dimensions of the content box.
  • The padding property adds 20 pixels of padding inside the content box.
  • The border property creates a 2-pixel solid black border around the content and padding.
  • The margin property adds 10 pixels of margin outside the border.

Box Sizing:

By default, the width and height properties in CSS define the dimensions of the content box. However, you can change this behavior using the box-sizing property.

.box {
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

When box-sizing is set to border-box, the width and height properties include the content, padding, and border, making it easier to create consistent layouts.

Understanding the box model is essential for building web layouts and styling elements effectively in CSS. It allows developers to control the spacing and positioning of elements on a webpage with precision.

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