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