CSS3 - User Interface
In CSS3, some of the new user interface features are resizing elements, box sizing, and outlining.
In this chapter you will learn about the following user interface properties:
- resize
- box-sizing
- outline-offset
CSS3 User Interface Browser Support
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The resize property is only supported in Chrome and Safari.
The box-sizing is supported in Internet Explorer and Opera. Firefox requires the prefix -moz-. Chrome and Safari require the prefix -webkit-.
The outline property is supported in all major browsers, except Internet Explorer.
In CSS3, the resize property specifies whether or not an element should be resizable by the user.
This div element is resizable by the user (in Google Chrome and Safari).
The CSS code is as follows:
CSS3 Resizing Example
Specify that a div element should be resizable by the user:
div
{
resize:both;
overflow:auto;
}
This div occupies the left half.
This div occupies the right half.
The box-sizing property allows you to define certain elements to fit an area in a certain way:
CSS3 Box Sizing Example
Specify two bordered boxes side by side:
div
{
box-sizing:border-box;
-moz-box-sizing:border-box; /* Firefox */
-webkit-box-sizing:border-box; /* Safari and Chrome */
width:50%;
float:left;
}
This div has an outline 15px outside the border edge.
The outline-offset property offsets an outline, and draws it beyond the border edge.
Outlines differ from borders in two ways:
- Outlines do not take up space
- Outlines may be non-rectangular
CSS3 Outline Offset Example
Specify an outline 15px outside the border edge:
div
{
border:2px solid black;
outline:2px solid red;
outline-offset:15px;
}
| Property |
Description |
CSS |
| appearance |
Allows you to make an element look like a standard user interface element |
3 |
| box-sizing |
Allows you to define certain elements to fit an area in a certain way |
3 |
| icon |
Provides the author the ability to style an element with an iconic equivalent |
3 |
| nav-down |
Specifies where to navigate when using the arrow-down navigation key |
3 |
| nav-index |
Specifies the tabbing order for an element |
3 |
| nav-left |
Specifies where to navigate when using the arrow-left navigation key |
3 |
| nav-right |
Specifies where to navigate when using the arrow-right navigation key |
3 |
| nav-up |
Specifies where to navigate when using the arrow-up navigation key |
3 |
| outline-offset |
Offsets an outline, and draws it beyond the border edge |
3 |
| resize |
Specifies whether or not an element is resizable by the user |
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