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CSS scroll-padding-inline-start Property

Posted in CSS Tutorial
Updated on Jul 19, 2024
By Mari Selvan
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CSS scroll-padding-inline-start Property

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๐Ÿ™‹ Introduction

The scroll-padding-inline-start property in CSS is used to set the padding at the start edge of the scroll containerโ€™s inline direction.

This property is particularly useful when you want to adjust the starting position of the scroll area to ensure that important content is not hidden behind fixed or sticky elements.

๐Ÿ’ก Syntax

The syntax for the scroll-padding-inline-start property is as follows:

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element {
  scroll-padding-inline-start: length | percentage | auto;
}

๐ŸŽ›๏ธ Default Value

The default value of the scroll-padding-inline-start property is auto, which means the browser will automatically determine the appropriate padding.

๐Ÿ  Property Values

ValueDescription
lengthSpecifies the padding in fixed units (px, em, rem, etc.).
percentageSpecifies the padding as a percentage of the scroll containerโ€™s inline size.
autoLets the browser decide the appropriate padding.

๐Ÿ“„ Example

In this example, we will set the scroll-padding-inline-start to 20 pixels to ensure that the start of the scroll area is padded by 20 pixels.

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<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
  <meta charset="UTF-8">
  <meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0">
  <title>CSS scroll-padding-inline-start Example</title>
  <style>
    .scroll-container {
      width: 300px;
      height: 200px;
      overflow: auto;
      border: 1px solid #000;
      scroll-padding-inline-start: 20px;
    }

    .content {
      width: 600px;
      height: 150px;
      background: linear-gradient(to right, #ff5733, #33ff57);
    }
  </style>
</head>
<body>
  <h1>Scroll Padding Inline Start Example</h1>
  <div class="scroll-container">
    <div class="content">Scroll to see the padding effect</div>
  </div>
</body>
</html>

๐Ÿ–ฅ๏ธ Browser Compatibility

The scroll-padding-inline-start property is supported in most modern browsers, including the latest versions of Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, and Opera. However, it is always a good practice to test your website across different browsers to ensure compatibility.

๐ŸŽ‰ Conclusion

The scroll-padding-inline-start property is a valuable tool for web developers looking to enhance the user experience by controlling the scroll position.

By adjusting the start padding of scroll containers, you can prevent important content from being obscured by fixed elements, creating a smoother and more intuitive navigation experience. Experiment with different values to see how this property can improve your web designs.

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