Margin
Margin is the space outside an element’s border. It keeps that element away from nearby layout items.
Another example
A section gets a top margin so it doesn't look stuck to the section above it.
Main parts
- 01Outer constraint
- 02Content and spacing model
- 03Computed size or reflow result
Use it when
Use margin outside one item when a parent gap can't explain the rule as clearly.
Do not use it when
Watch for margin collapse. Never add random margins to the edges of reusable components.
Name used in code
margin Before you ship
Check content order, shared design values, component consistency, contrast, zoom, and layout changes by screen size. Verify every theme, language, and state. If there is motion, offer an equal reduced-motion experience.
Outcome: Use or define Margin to make the visual experience clear and easy to use. User context: A section gets a top margin so it doesn't look stuck to the section above it. Design concept to apply: Margin. Why it fits: Use margin outside one item when a parent gap can't explain the rule as clearly. Do not use it when: Watch for margin collapse. Never add random margins to the edges of reusable components. Design requirements: Set the content order, shared design values, and reusable components. Define how the layout changes by screen size and state. Keep useful design choices separate from decoration. Inclusion and resilience: Check contrast, zoom, languages, themes, and reduced motion when needed. Do not use color or effects as the only way to show meaning. Acceptance criteria: The design stays clear on phones and desktops, at zoom, in every theme, and in all supported languages. Interactive states stay clear and consistent. Evidence and limits (evidence boundary): A formal document may still be a draft, release candidate, or final version. Check its status and browser or platform support. Unknowns to confirm: Brand limits, amount of content, supported themes and languages, target devices, and design-system rules.
Check this request
Review the current use of Margin. Definition: Margin is the space outside an element’s border. It keeps that element away from nearby layout items. Release checks: Check content order, shared design values, component consistency, contrast, zoom, and layout changes by screen size. Verify every theme, language, and state. If there is motion, offer an equal reduced-motion experience. Before changing code, report the evidence you found, gaps, severity, and the smallest safe fix.