Set the right margin of a <div> element:
The marginRight property sets or returns the right 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 marginRight property is supported in all major browsers.
Return the marginRight property:
Set the marginRight property:
Value | Description |
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% | Defines the right margin in % of the width of the parent element |
length | Defines the right margin in length units |
auto | The browser sets the right 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 right margin of an element |
CSS Version | CSS1 |
Change the right margin of a <div> element back to "normal":
Return the right margin of a <div> element:
Difference between marginRight and paddingRight:
CSS tutorial: CSS Margin
CSS reference: margin-right property
HTML DOM reference: margin property