box model
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The set of CSS rules that govern the size, shape, spacing, borders, and margins of web…The set of CSS rules that govern the size, shape, spacing, borders, and margins of web page elements.
Meaning
1 senses(Internet)The set of CSS rules that govern the size, shape, spacing, borders, and margins of web page elements.
Origin
So called because the padding, border, and margin can be visualised as three levels of boxSo called because the padding, border, and margin can be visualised as three levels of boxes surrounding an element.
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