Box API
API reference docs for the React Box component. Learn about the props, CSS, and other APIs of this exported module.
Demos
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 of the native component are also available.
| Name | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| component | elementType | The component used for the root node. Either a string to use a HTML element or a component. |
| sx | Array<func | object | bool> | func | object | The system prop that allows defining system overrides as well as additional CSS styles. See the `sx` page for more details. |
ref is forwarded to the root element.These class names are useful for styling with CSS. They are applied to the component's slots when specific states are triggered.
| Class name | Rule name | Description |
|---|---|---|
| .MuiBox-root | root | Styles applied to the root element. |
You can override the style of the component using one of these customization options:
- With a global class name.
- With a rule name as part of the component's
styleOverridesproperty in a custom theme.
Source code
If you did not find the information in this page, consider having a look at the implementation of the component for more detail.