Web Design in a Nutshell, 3rd Edition

Name

margin

Synopsis

Shorthand property for specifying the amount of margin to appear on each side of an element. Negative values are permitted.

Values:

[<length> | <percentage> | auto]{1,4} | inherit

Initial value:

See individual properties.

Applies to:

All elements (except elements with table display types other than table and inline-table).

Inherited:

No.

Percentages:

Refer to width of containing block.

Computed value:

See individual properties.