This diagram shows the effect of the 'separate' value of the 'border-collapse' property. The diagram shows a three column, two row table whose cells are subject to the separated borders model. The cells themselves have a grey background color and an 'inset' border style, which makes them appear to sink into the page. ... The table itself has a 10pt 'outset' border that gives one the impression the table is rising out of the page. ...