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CSS padding-top Property
Definition and Usage
The padding-top property sets the top padding (space) of an element.
Note: Negative values are not allowed.
| Default value: | 0 |
|---|---|
| Inherited: | no |
| Version: | CSS1 |
| JavaScript syntax: | object.style.paddingTop="2cm" |
Browser Support
The padding-top 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 |
|---|---|---|
| length | Specifies a fixed top padding in px, pt, cm, etc. Default value is 0px | Play it » |
| % | Specifies a top padding in percent of the width of the containing element | Play it » |
| inherit | Specifies that the top padding should be inherited from the parent element |
Related Pages
CSS tutorial: CSS Padding
HTML DOM reference: paddingTop property
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