What is CSS BOX model? How to use it?

Answer 1

All HTML elements can be considered as boxes. In CSS, the term "box model" is used when talking about design and layout.

The CSS box model is essentially a box that wraps around every HTML element. It consists of:

1. margins

2. borders

3. padding

4. actual content.

Explanation of the different parts:

1. Content - The content of the box, where text and images appear
2. Padding - Clears an area around the content. The padding is transparent
3. Border - A border that goes around the padding and content
4. Margin - Clears an area outside the border. The margin is transparent

for more details on the topic, check out the official doc from w3schools:

https://www.w3schools.com/css/css_boxmodel.asp