The "padding" CSS Property

Shorthand

This shorthand property sets the padding space on all sides of the content area. Padding values may not be negative.

Values for "padding"

CSS Level	Value
CSS Box Model Level 3	"<length-percentage [0,∞]>{1,4}"

Syntax Notes for "padding"

• Specify the paddings in this order: top, right, bottom, left.
• If only one value is supplied, then it applies to the top, right, bottom, and left paddings. If only two values are supplied, then the first value applies to the top and bottom paddings and the second value applies to the right and left paddings.

Recommended Links

• CanIUse.com: Search "padding" (browser compatibility information)
• CanIEmail.com: Search "padding" (email client compatibility information)
• CSS 2.1: padding property
• CSS3: The padding properties
• CSS Box Model Level 4: padding property
• MDN: padding property
• Quackit: padding property

Search Engine Links (for more information)

• Bing "CSS padding property"
• Google "CSS padding property"