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Unit 6 Website Development - Tutorial 2

2.10 Use borders to show the edge of an element

Use borders to define cards, notices and tables.

What You Are Adding

Borders show the edge of an element. They can help users see where a card, button, image or table begins and ends. Use borders carefully so the page does not become too busy.

CSS To Add To css/style.css

Add or adapt this CSS in the stylesheet you created in Tutorial 1. Keep the HTML structure from Tutorial 1 and use CSS to improve the presentation.

.club-card {
    border: 2px solid #b9c8f8;
    border-radius: 8px;
}

.notice {
    border-left: 8px solid #dca311;
}

Expected Output

This card has a clear edge.

Build It Yourself

  1. Open the same unit-6-website folder from Tutorial 1.
  2. Add or update the relevant HTML class names if this page uses classes.
  3. Add the CSS shown above to css/style.css.
  4. Save the stylesheet and refresh the website in the browser.
  5. Compare your page with the expected output preview.

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