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