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4,382 PointsHow does margin: 0 auto; center a wrapper element?
I know margin: 0 auto; in a wrapper element will center the wrapper. However, I don't quite understand how the values of "0" and "auto" work there.
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robertm
13,570 Points"You can set the left and right margins to auto to horizontally center that element within its container. The element will take up the width you specify, then the remaining space will be split evenly between the two margins. " http://learnlayout.com/margin-auto.html
very good explanation there.
The '0' in margin: 0 auto just means that there is no margin for top and bottom.
Hope this helps.
Andrew Hsieh
4,382 PointsAndrew Hsieh
4,382 PointsThat made a lot of sense! Thanks a lot.