CSS
CSS Box ModelCSS Box Model
The CSS box model wraps every HTML element.
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5 min readDifficulty
BeginnerLast Updated
Jun 15, 2026Version
v1.0.0Introduction
The CSS box model is a conceptual box wrapping all HTML elements. It consists of the content itself, padding, borders, and margins. Understanding this model is the most important part of building accurate layouts.
Key Points
- Content sits directly in the center.
- Padding surrounds the content area.
- Borders wrap around the padding area.
- Margins create space outside the borders.