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padding

Box Model

Defines the inner spacing area between element content and its borders.

Common Value Formats

  • padding: 10px; Applies to all 4 sides
  • padding: 10px 20px; Vertical (10px) / Horizontal (20px)
  • padding: 5px 10px 15px 20px; Top, Right, Bottom, Left order
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