Set the bottom margin of a <div> element:
The marginBottom property sets or returns the bottom margin of an element.
Both the margin property and the padding property insert space around an element. However, the difference is that margin inserts the space around the border, while padding inserts the space within the border of an element.
The marginBottom property is supported in all major browsers.
Return the marginBottom property:
Set the marginBottom property:
Value | Description |
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% | Defines the bottom margin in % of the width of the parent element |
length | Defines the bottom margin in length units |
auto | The browser sets the bottom margin |
initial | Sets this property to its default value. Read about initial |
inherit | Inherits this property from its parent element. Read about inherit |
Default Value: | 0 |
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Return Value: | A String, representing the bottom margin of an element |
CSS Version | CSS1 |
Change the bottom margin of a <div> element back to "normal":
Return the bottom margin of a <div> element:
Difference between marginBottom and paddingBottom:
CSS tutorial: CSS Margin
CSS reference: margin-bottom property
HTML DOM reference: margin property