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Box API

API reference docs for the React Box component. Learn about the props, CSS, and other APIs of this exported module.

Demos

For examples and details on the usage of this React component, visit the component demo pages:

Import

import Box from '@mui/system/Box';
// or
import { Box } from '@mui/system';
Learn about the difference by reading this guide on minimizing bundle size.

Props

Props of the native component are also available.

component

The component used for the root node. Either a string to use a HTML element or a component.

Type:

elementType
sx

The system prop that allows defining system overrides as well as additional CSS styles.

Type:

Array<func | object | bool> | func | object
As a CSS utility, the Box component also supports all system properties. You can use them as props directly on the component.

The ref is forwarded to the root element.