CSS box model-FAQ

Q: What is the CSS box model?

A: 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: margins, borders, padding, and the actual content.

Q: What is the difference between margin and padding?

A: The CSS padding properties are used to generate space around an element's content, inside of any defined borders. The CSS margin properties are used to create space around elements, outside of any defined borders.

Q: How is an HTML element height and width determined?

A: The height and width properties are used to set the height and width of an element. The height and width can be set to auto or be specified in length values, like px, cm, etc., or in percent (%) of the containing block.

Q: Explain this CSS property: padding:25px 50px;

A: To shorten code, it is possible to specify all the padding properties in one property. Top padding is 25px, right padding is 50px.

Q: What is the difference between a border and an outline?

A: The CSS border properties allow you to specify the style, width, and color of an element's border. An outline is a line that is drawn around elements, OUTSIDE the borders, to make the element "stand out".