CSS padding-topProperty


Example

Set the top padding of a P element:

p { padding-top:2cm; }

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Property definition and usage instructions

The padding-top property sets the top padding (space) of an element.

Note:Negative values are not allowed.

Default value: 0
Inherited: no
version: CSS1
JavaScript Syntax: object.style.paddingTop="2cm"


Browser Support

The numbers in the table indicate the first browser version number that supports the property.

Property
padding-bottom 1.0 4.0 1.0 1.0 3.5

Property value

Value Description
length Specifies a fixed top padding value in specific units, such as pixels, centimeters, etc. The default value is 0px.
% Defines a percentage top padding based on the width of the parent element. This value will not work as expected in all browsers.
inherit Specifies that the top padding should be inherited from the parent element.


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