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