| 1. |
The outer space of an element i.e. margin is the space outside the border. |
The inner space of an element i.e.padding is space inside the element’s border. |
| 2. |
It can be negative or any float number. |
It does not allow negative values. |
| 3. |
We can set the margin to auto. |
We cannot set the padding to auto. |
| 4. |
Styling of an element such as background color does not affect the margin. |
Padding is affected by the styling of an element, such as background color. |
