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What is the primary purpose of the margin property in CSS?
What is the primary purpose of the margin property in CSS?
How can individual margins for an element be specified in CSS?
How can individual margins for an element be specified in CSS?
Which property would you use to control the space between the content inside an element and that element's border?
Which property would you use to control the space between the content inside an element and that element's border?
Which of the following correctly describes the padding property?
Which of the following correctly describes the padding property?
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Which of these CSS properties is used to specify padding for individual sides of an element?
Which of these CSS properties is used to specify padding for individual sides of an element?
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What happens when the content exceeds the boundaries of a set element?
What happens when the content exceeds the boundaries of a set element?
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Which feature of the box model determines the distance inside an element from its border to its content?
Which feature of the box model determines the distance inside an element from its border to its content?
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How can the distance between an element's edge and outside text be specified?
How can the distance between an element's edge and outside text be specified?
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Which of the following properties can be set individually for each side of an element?
Which of the following properties can be set individually for each side of an element?
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What is the purpose of the overflow property in CSS?
What is the purpose of the overflow property in CSS?
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What does an element in the box model consist of?
What does an element in the box model consist of?
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What effect does setting the overflow property to 'scroll' have on an element?
What effect does setting the overflow property to 'scroll' have on an element?
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In the box model, which property specifically relates to the space outside the border of an element?
In the box model, which property specifically relates to the space outside the border of an element?
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What is the main purpose of floating elements in web design?
What is the main purpose of floating elements in web design?
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In the provided code, which property aligns the floated element to the right?
In the provided code, which property aligns the floated element to the right?
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Which CSS property is used to control the background color of the header?
Which CSS property is used to control the background color of the header?
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What effect does the margin property have on the floated class in the CSS code?
What effect does the margin property have on the floated class in the CSS code?
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Which font family is applied to the paragraph text in the provided CSS?
Which font family is applied to the paragraph text in the provided CSS?
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What is the likely impact of the 'float' property on the surrounding text?
What is the likely impact of the 'float' property on the surrounding text?
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Which property controls the thickness of a border in CSS?
Which property controls the thickness of a border in CSS?
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Which element is styled with a light grey background color in the CSS?
Which element is styled with a light grey background color in the CSS?
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What is the predefined value for border-width that represents the thinnest option?
What is the predefined value for border-width that represents the thinnest option?
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What type of organization is Deitel & Associates, Inc. described as?
What type of organization is Deitel & Associates, Inc. described as?
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Which border-style option would create a continuous line around an element?
Which border-style option would create a continuous line around an element?
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If a border is set to '5px ridge green', which property defines the border's appearance?
If a border is set to '5px ridge green', which property defines the border's appearance?
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Which of these border styles is NOT a valid option?
Which of these border styles is NOT a valid option?
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What color will be used for the third div with class 'third' as per the provided example?
What color will be used for the third div with class 'third' as per the provided example?
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How many border styles are listed in the content?
How many border styles are listed in the content?
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If you wanted to have a border that visually appears raised, which style would you use?
If you wanted to have a border that visually appears raised, which style would you use?
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What background color is set for the body in the 'all' media type?
What background color is set for the body in the 'all' media type?
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Which font is specified for the
element in the 'all' media type?
Which font is specified for the
element in the 'all' media type?
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What is the font size set for paragraphs in the 'print' media type?
What is the font size set for paragraphs in the 'print' media type?
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Which color is applied to the
element in the 'print' media type?
Which color is applied to the
element in the 'print' media type?
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What differentiates the text appearance on screen versus in print?
What differentiates the text appearance on screen versus in print?
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What should a user do in Firefox to see the print appearance of a web page?
What should a user do in Firefox to see the print appearance of a web page?
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Which of the following statements is true regarding CSS media types?
Which of the following statements is true regarding CSS media types?
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What is the font family for paragraphs in the 'all' media type?
What is the font family for paragraphs in the 'all' media type?
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Which media feature checks the actual screen dimensions of the output device?
Which media feature checks the actual screen dimensions of the output device?
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What does the orientation media feature indicate?
What does the orientation media feature indicate?
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Which of the following is NOT a common media feature used in media queries?
Which of the following is NOT a common media feature used in media queries?
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What does the :hover pseudoclass accomplish in web design?
What does the :hover pseudoclass accomplish in web design?
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What is the purpose of the display property in CSS?
What is the purpose of the display property in CSS?
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Which aspect of media queries relates to the dimensions of the rendered document on a screen?
Which aspect of media queries relates to the dimensions of the rendered document on a screen?
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Which media feature allows for the comparison of the width and height of the output device?
Which media feature allows for the comparison of the width and height of the output device?
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When using media queries, what is the significance of the term 'block element' with regard to the display property?
When using media queries, what is the significance of the term 'block element' with regard to the display property?
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Study Notes
Web & Mobile I - Part 6
- This presentation covers element dimensions, specifying width and height, padding, margins, borders, overflow and scrollbars, media types in CSS, media queries, and drop-down menus.
- Element dimensions are set using CSS properties.
- Width and height values can be relative or absolute.
- Text within an element can be centered using
text-align: center
. - Other
text-align
values areleft
andright
. - Overflow property controls what happens when content exceeds the set boundaries. Setting
overflow: scroll
adds scrollbars.
Element Dimensions
- CSS can set the width of an element to occupy a specific percentage (e.g., 20%) or a fixed pixel value.
- Elements can be centered using
text-align: center
. - Overflow is controlled by the
overflow
property.
Padding
- Padding controls the distance between the content and the element's border.
- It can be set for each side (
padding-top
,padding-right
,padding-left
,padding-bottom
).
Margins
- Margins determine the space between an element's border and other content.
- Individual margins can be set (
margin-top
,margin-right
,margin-left
,margin-bottom
).
Borders
- Border width, color, and style can be specified using CSS properties.
- Values include predefined keywords like
thin
,medium
,thick
as well as specific pixel values. - Border styles include
none
,hidden
,dotted
,dashed
,solid
,double
,groove
,ridge
,inset
,outset
.
Box Model for Block Elements
- HTML elements use a box model.
- The model includes a border, padding, margin and content for an element.
Media Types in CSS
- Media types allow for different styles based on the media the page is displayed on (screen, print, etc.).
- The
@media
rule is used to apply styles that are specific to a particular media type (e.g., @media print). - Common media types include screen, print, handheld, braille, speech.
Media Queries
- Media queries allow for formatting based on specific device capabilities e.g. screen size, orientation(portrait or landscape), aspect ratio.
- Often used for responsive design (to fit different screen sizes)
-
width
,height
,device-width
,device-height
,orientation
,aspect-ratio
are some example properties used in media queries.
Drop-Down Menus
- Using the
:hover
pseudo-class anddisplay
property, CSS can trigger changes in the styling of an element when the mouse hovers over it, allowing for interactive menus.
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Description
This quiz covers key concepts in CSS including element dimensions, padding, margins, and overflow properties. You will learn how to specify dimensions, center text, and manage content overflow effectively. Additionally, explore the use of media queries and drop-down menus in web design.