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CSS margin-bottom Property

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Example

Set the bottom margin for a p element:

p
{
margin-bottom:2cm;
}

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Definition and Usage

The margin-bottom property sets the bottom margin of an element.

Note: Negative values are allowed.

Default value: 0
Inherited: no
Version: CSS1
JavaScript syntax: object.style.marginBottom="10px"


Browser Support

Internet Explorer Firefox Opera Google Chrome Safari

The margin-bottom property is supported in all major browsers.

Note: The value "inherit" is not supported in IE7 and earlier. IE8 requires a !DOCTYPE. IE9 supports "inherit".


Property Values

Value Description Play it
auto The browser calculates a bottom margin Play it »
length Specifies a fixed bottom margin in px, pt, cm, etc. Default value is 0px Play it »
% Specifies a bottom margin in percent of the width of the containing element Play it »
inherit Specifies that the bottom margin should be inherited from the parent element


Related Pages

CSS tutorial: CSS Margin

HTML DOM reference: marginBottom property


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