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Box API

API documentation for the React Box component. Learn about the available props and the CSS API.

Import

import Box from '@mui/material/Box';
// or
import { Box } from '@mui/material';
You can learn about the difference by reading this guide on minimizing bundle size.

Props

Props of the native component are also available.

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

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.

Demos