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Margin & Padding

What is Margin & Padding?

These two CSS properties are essential for achieving control over the Layout Grid and Visual Hierarchy: padding and margins.

Why Margin & Padding Matter in Design and Development?

Precise spacing is essential for readability and visual balance, forming the foundation of good UI/UX Design.

  • Visual Hierarchy: Consistent spacing and White Space guide the eye and prevent visual clutter, improving comprehension.
  • Consistency: Using defined spacing rules (often multiples of 8px) in the Design System ensures every Section is visually harmonious.
  • Responsive Design: Correctly set margins and padding ensure that elements maintain appropriate spacing as the screen size changes.

Example from Flowtrix Projects

Flowtrix enforces strict rules for Margin & Padding as part of our Webflow Design System. We utilize consistent, defined values for all elements and Sections to ensure a clean, breathable Layout Grid. This meticulous approach to CSS spacing is key to achieving the professional White Space and precise Visual Hierarchy required for an Enterprise Webflow Development aesthetic.

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