CSS padding-left Property
 Complete CSS Reference
Definition
The padding-left property sets the left 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.paddingLeft="2cm"
In our HTML DOM tutorial you can find more details about the
paddingLeft property.
In our HTML DOM tutorial you can also find a full
Style Object Reference.
Example
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h1
{
padding-left: 10px
}
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Possible Values
| Value |
Description |
| length |
Defines a fixed left padding. Default value is 0 |
| % |
Defines a left padding in % of the width of the closest element.
This value does not work like expected in all browser |
Try-It-Yourself Demos
Set the
left padding using a cm value
This example demonstrates how to set the left padding of a table cell using a cm value.
Set the left padding using a percent value
This example demonstrates how to set the left padding of a table cell using a percent value.
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