CSS Box Model

In CSS, the term "box model" is used when talking about design and layout.

All HTML elements can be considered as boxes.

The CSS box model is essentially a box that wraps around every HTML element. It consists of: margins, borders, padding, and the actual content. The image below illustrates the box model:

• Padding - Clears an area around the content. The padding is transparent

• Border - A border that goes around the padding and content

• Content - The content of the box, where text and images appear

• Margin - Clears an area outside the border. The margin is transparent

EXAMPLE ->

div {
width: 300px;
border: 15px solid green;
padding: 50px;
margin: 20px;
}