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CSS Property
padding
SpacingSets the space between an element's content and its border.
Syntax
padding: value;
Example
padding: 1rem 2rem;
Common use cases
- Adding inner spacing to buttons and cards
- Controlling clickable area size
- Creating breathing room inside containers
Practical developer insight
padding adds to the element's total size unless you set box-sizing: border-box — which should be your default in every project.