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CSS Box Model Explained (Margin, Border, Padding)

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 When you start styling websites with CSS, one concept you must understand clearly is the CSS Box Model . Almost every element in HTML is treated like a rectangular box, and understanding how this box works will make layout and spacing much easier. If your elements are not aligning properly or spacing looks weird — the Box Model is usually the reason. Let’s break it down in simple terms. What is the CSS Box Model? In CSS, every element is considered a box made up of four layers: Content Padding Border Margin Think of it like this: Margin Border Padding Content Each layer plays a different role in spacing and design. 1. Content This is the actual text, image, or data inside the element. Example: div { width : 300px ; height : 100px ; } The width and height apply to the content area by default. 2. Padding (Inner Space) Padding is the space inside the element , between the content and the border. div { padding : 20px ; } This ad...

Colors, Fonts, and Text Styling in CSS

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 When building a website, layout is important — but colors, fonts, and text styling are what give your site personality and readability. CSS allows you to control how text looks and feels, making your web pages more attractive and user-friendly. In this blog, we’ll cover the basics of colors, fonts, and text styling in CSS , with simple examples that beginners can easily understand. Using Colors in CSS Colors in CSS can be applied to: Text Backgrounds Borders Links and buttons 1. Text Color You can change text color using the color property. p { color : blue; } 2. Background Color To change the background color of an element: div { background-color : lightgray; } Ways to Define Colors in CSS CSS supports multiple color formats: Color names – red , blue , green HEX values – #ff5733 RGB – rgb(255, 87, 51) RGBA – rgba(255, 87, 51, 0.5) (adds transparency) Beginners often start with color names and HEX values. Fonts in CSS Fonts...

CSS Syntax, Selectors, and Comments Explained

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If you’re starting your journey with CSS, understanding CSS syntax, selectors, and comments is the first and most important step. These basics form the foundation of how styles are written, applied, and maintained in real-world websites. In this post, we’ll break everything down simply and clearly , with examples you can try right away. What Is CSS? CSS (Cascading Style Sheets) is used to style HTML elements . While HTML structures a webpage, CSS controls how it looks — colors, fonts, spacing, layout, and responsiveness. To write CSS correctly, you must understand: CSS Syntax CSS Selectors CSS Comments Let’s explore them one by one. CSS Syntax Explained CSS syntax defines how a CSS rule is written . Basic CSS Syntax: selector { property: value; } Example: p { color : blue; font-size : 16px ; } Breakdown: Selector → Targets the HTML element ( p ) Property → What you want to change ( color , font-size ) Value → The new style ( blue , 16px ) ...

What Is CSS and How It Works with HTML

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 If you’ve already learned HTML , you know how to create the structure of a webpage — headings, paragraphs, images, and links. But without styling, an HTML page looks plain and boring. This is where CSS comes in. In this blog, you’ll learn what CSS is, why it’s important, and how it works together with HTML to create beautiful and modern websites. What Is CSS? CSS stands for Cascading Style Sheets . CSS is used to style and design webpages . It controls how HTML elements look on the screen, such as: Colors Fonts Spacing Layout Animations In short: HTML gives structure, CSS gives style. Role of HTML vs CSS Think of a webpage like a house: HTML = walls, rooms, doors (structure) CSS = paint, furniture, decorations (appearance) Both are essential to build a complete website. How CSS Works with HTML CSS works by selecting HTML elements and applying styles to them. For example: Select a heading ( h1 ) Change its color Adjust its si...