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CSS How to Make a Website Styling Web Pages and Navigation Style the Portfolio

Adnan Basra
Adnan Basra
2,317 Points
Posted by Adnan Basra
Adnan Basra
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What is the difference between Padding and Margin?

What exactly is the difference between Padding and Margin?

2 Answers

Hugo Paz
Hugo Paz
15,622 Points
Hugo Paz
Hugo Paz
15,622 Points

Hi Sadia,

Margin is applied to the outside of you element hence affecting how far your element is away from other elements.

Padding is applied to the inside of your element hence affecting how far your element's content is away from the border.

Adnan Basra
Adnan Basra
2,317 Points
Adnan Basra
Adnan Basra
2,317 Points

Thanks Hugo for the concise and precise explanation.