Understanding how the Web works on the back end will help you better navigate through Google Site. Also, learning a few new tricks will help you work more efficiently.
Many web pages are based on a grid-view, which means that the page is divided into columns. Using a grid-view is very helpful when designing web pages. It makes it easier to place elements on the page.
A responsive grid-view often has 12 columns, and has a total width of 100%, and will shrink and expand as you resize the browser window. For best design practices always line up elements to the edge of a column.
All HTML elements can be considered as boxes. In CSS, the term "box model" is used when talking about design and layout.
The CSS box model is essentially a box that wraps around every HTML element. It consists of: margins, borders, padding, and the actual content. The image below illustrates the box model:
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
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