Padding
Padding is the space inside an element’s border, between its content and its edge.
Another example
A button adds padding around its text, so the area people can click is larger.
Main parts
- 01Outer constraint
- 02Content and spacing model
- 03Computed size or reflow result
Use it when
Use padding to make room inside a surface and keep its target easy to use.
Do not use it when
Never add random padding to hide a wrong width model.
Name used in code
padding 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 Padding to make the visual experience clear and easy to use. User context: A button adds padding around its text, so the area people can click is larger. Design concept to apply: Padding. Why it fits: Use padding to make room inside a surface and keep its target easy to use. Do not use it when: Never add random padding to hide a wrong width model. 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 Padding. Definition: Padding is the space inside an element’s border, between its content and its edge. 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.