Understanding Margins and Padding
Learn how to manage spacing and layouts for clear and structured web pages.
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Controlling the spacing and layout of elements in web design is fundamental to well-organized and visually appealing web pages. Two essential properties that help achieve precise spacing are margin and padding. While both deal with space and can appear similar at first glance, they serve different purposes and affect elements differently.
Visualizing element spacing
In CSS, every element is considered a rectangular box composed of the following four parts:
Content: The actual substance of the element, such as text or images.
Padding: The space between the content and the border, pushing the content inward.
Border: The line surrounding the padding and content, defining the element’s edge.
Margin: The space outside the border, separating the element from neighboring elements.
Visualizing these components helps in understanding how elements occupy space and how adjustments to one part affect the overall layout.