Padding

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n.

Pronunciation

/ˈpædɪŋ/

Acronym

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Definition

A part of CSS coding that defines the space between the content and border of a web element.

Padding is defined in the Top, Bottom, Left, and Right directions of the element and can be specified as a length, a percentage of the element size, or as inherited from another element on the web page.

Category

Web Design

Related Terms

Cascade Style Sheet (CSS)