More “Try it Yourself” examples below.
Definition and Usage
An element’s padding is the space between its content and its border.
The padding-top property sets the top padding (space) of an element.
Note: Negative values are not allowed.
| Default value: | 0 |
|---|---|
| Inherited: | no |
| Animatable: | yes. Read about animatable – Try it |
| Version: | CSS1 |
| JavaScript syntax: | object.style.paddingTop=”50px”Try it |
CSS Syntax
padding-top: length|initial|inherit;
Property Values
| Value | Description |
|---|---|
| length | Specifies a fixed top padding in px, pt, cm, etc. Default value is 0. |
| % | Specifies a top padding in percent of the width of the element |
| initial | Sets this property to its default value. Read about initial |
| inherit | Inherits this property from its parent element. Read about inherit |
