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CSS padding-left Property


Example

Set the left padding for a p element:

p
{
padding-left:2cm;
}

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Definition and Usage

The padding-left property sets the left padding (space) of an element.

Note: Negative values are not allowed.

Default value: 0
Inherited: no
Version: CSS1
JavaScript syntax: object.style.paddingLeft="2cm"


Browser Support

Internet Explorer Firefox Opera Google Chrome Safari

The padding-left property is supported in all major browsers.

Note: The value "inherit" is not supported in IE7 and earlier. IE8 requires a !DOCTYPE. IE9 supports "inherit".


Property Values

Value Description Play it
length Specifies a fixed left padding in px, pt, cm, etc. Default value is 0px Play it »
% Specifies a left padding in percent of the width of the containing element Play it »
inherit Specifies that the left padding should be inherited from the parent element


Related Pages

CSS tutorial: CSS Padding

HTML DOM reference: paddingLeft property



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