Master the Box Model

Study Notes

Understanding the Box Model with CSS

The box model is a programmatic construct imposed by CSS that enables you to format HTML elements.
Dreamweaver CS6 can be used to open and edit the box model.html file.
Block-level elements generate an element box that fills its parent element’s content area and cannot have other elements at its sides.
DIV is an HTML element inside which we place content, and it can be used to create a web page layout.
Using DIV tag, we can position the contents exactly where we want on a page.
The completed box model design shows the first box containing the heading, and the second box containing the body content filled with placeholder text on the left side and section article on the right side.
The “float” property of the CSS style can be used to change the place of the container on the right side of the page.
To make the output appear properly on the side of the intro container, we’ll add a float left in #contentLeft.
The universal element selector (*) matches any element.
When you float multiple elements, there is a complex system of behind-the-scenes rendering rules.
Using CSS, you can control the placement of multiple elements using float.
The page contains two side-by-side containers, with the box displayed on a placeholder text to the left side of the body main container and its formatted by float left, and the box displayed on the side section to the right side with the body main container and its formatted by float right.

Description

Test your knowledge on understanding the box model with CSS with this quiz! Learn about HTML elements, DIV tags, float properties, and more. Practice your skills in designing web page layouts and controlling the placement of multiple elements. This quiz will help you improve your proficiency in CSS programming and enhance your web development skills.