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Style sheets box model

In xtd, the term "box model" is used when talking about design and layout.

The xtd box model is essentially a box that wraps around every xtd::forms::control item. It consists of: margins, borders, padding, and the actual content. The image below illustrates the box model:

box_model

Explanation of the different parts:

  • Content - The content of the box, where text and images appear
  • Padding - Clears an area around the content. The padding is transparent
  • Border - A border that goes around the padding and content
  • Margin - Clears an area outside the border. The margin is transparent

The box model allows us to add a border around elements, and to define space between elements.

Example​

Demonstration of box model with css :

control {
  width: 300px;
  border: 15px solid green;
  padding: 50px;
  margin: 20px;
}

Width and Height of an Element​

In order to set the width and height of an xtd::forms::control correctly, you need to know how the box model works.

Important​

When you set the width and height properties of an element with CSS, you just set the width and height of the content area. To calculate the full size of an element, you must also add padding, borders and margins.

Exmple

This xtd::forms::control will have a total width of 350px: 

control {
  width: 320px;
  padding: 10px;
  border: 5px solid gray;
  margin: 0; 
}

The total width of an element should be calculated like this:

Total element width = width + left padding + right padding + left border + right border + left margin + right margin

The total height of an element should be calculated like this:

Total element height = height + top padding + bottom padding + top border + bottom border + top margin + bottom margin

See also

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