Style Object
The padding property sets or returns the padding of an element.
This property can take from one to four values:
Set the padding property:
Return the padding property:
| Value | Description |
|---|---|
| % | Defines the padding in % of the width of the parent element |
| length | Defines the padding in length units |
| inherit | The padding is inherited from the parent element |
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The padding property is supported in all major browsers.
Both the margin property and the padding property insert space around an element. However, the difference is that margin inserts the space around the border, while padding inserts the space within the border of an element.
Change the padding of a div element:
Style Object
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