Name

padding

Synopsis

Shorthand property for specifying the amount of padding to be applied to each side of an element. Negative values are not permitted.

Values:

[<length> | <percentage> ]{1,4} | inherit

Initial value:

See individual properties.

Applies to:

All elements.

Inherited:

No.

Percentages:

Refer to the width of the containing block.

Computed value:

See individual properties.

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