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CSS padding-top Property


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Definition

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

Note: Negative values are not allowed.

Inherited: No


JavaScript Syntax

CSS properties can also be dynamically changed with a JavaScript.

Scripting Syntax: object.style.paddingTop="2cm"

In our HTML DOM tutorial you can find more details about the paddingTop property.

In our HTML DOM tutorial you can also find a full Style Object Reference.


Example

h1

padding-top: 10px
}

Possible Values

Value Description
length Defines a fixed top padding. Default value is 0
% Defines a top padding in % of the height of the closest element. This value does not work like expected in all browser


Try-It-Yourself Demos

Set the top padding using a cm value
This example demonstrates how to set the top padding of a table cell using a cm value.

Set the top padding using a percent value
This example demonstrates how to set the top padding of a table cell using a percent value.


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