CSS padding Property

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Definition

The padding property is a shorthand property for setting all of the padding properties in one declaration.

Note: Negative values are not allowed.

Inherited: No

JavaScript Syntax

CSS properties can also be dynamically changed with a JavaScript.

Scripting Syntax: object.style.padding="2cm"

In our HTML DOM tutorial you can find more details about the padding property.

In our HTML DOM tutorial you can also find a full Style Object Reference.

Example

Possible Values

Try-It-Yourself Demos

All the padding properties in one declaration
This example demonstrates a shorthand property for setting all of the padding properties in one declaration, can have from one to four values.

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