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