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John Haupenthal
2,749 PointsWhy did you use em when setting padding and pixels when setting a bottom margin for the banner div?
Question says it all. Why use em for padding and pixels for margins?
2 Answers
ghazikerkeni
7,873 PointsFor the vertical layout, we usually use pixel which is the unit by default, for the horizontal layout, we use percentage or em or rem (relative em) which helps with responsive layout.
iuliana sagaidak
4,797 PointsBecause it's responsive, so in different size of devices it will change proportionally
John Haupenthal
2,749 PointsBut then why use pixels for the bottom margin of the banner div?
iuliana sagaidak
4,797 Pointsiuliana sagaidak
4,797 PointsBecause it's responsive, so in different size of devices it will change proportionally