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Lee Ann VanWinckel
1,480 PointsPadding and margins
Please help with a definition that clarifies the differential practical functions of padding and margins.
Thank you!
3 Answers
idan ben yair
10,288 Pointspadding is the space between the content and the border, whereas margin is the space outside the border.
here is a link to show you how the box model works :)
I hope that helped!
Chris Marquis
819 PointsHere is a link with some information...
idan ben yair
10,288 PointsAnytime :)
Lee Ann VanWinckel
1,480 PointsLee Ann VanWinckel
1,480 PointsThanks! Very helpful!