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. |
system properties. You can use them as props directly on the component.The
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.