/* Container to center the search bar */
.search-container {
display: flex;
justify-content: center;
width: 100%;
margin: 20px 0;
}

/* The Search Bar (Smooth Oval) */
.search-bar-outline {
display: flex;
align-items: center;
width: 100%;
max-width: 500px; /* Limits width on tablets */
border-radius: 50px; /* Creates the smooth oval shape */
border: 1px solid #ccc; /* The outline border */
background-color: #ffffff; /* White background for readability */
overflow: hidden;
transition: border-color 0.3s ease;
}

/* Focus State: Makes border darker when typing */
.search-bar-outline:focus-within {
border-color: #333;
}

/* The Input Field */
.search-input {
flex-grow: 1;
border: none;
padding: 12px 15px;
font-size: 15px;
outline: none;
color: #333;
background: transparent;
}

.search-input::placeholder {
color: #999;
}

/* The Search Button (Icon Only) */
.search-btn {
background: transparent;
border: none;
border-left: 1px solid #ccc; /* Separates icon from text */
padding: 12px 15px;
cursor: pointer;
color: #333;
display: flex;
align-items: center;
justify-content: center;
}

.search-btn:hover {
color: #000;
}

.search-btn i {
font-size: 16px;
}