# Logical margin

Margins like margin-inline-start that follow text direction.

## What are **logical margins**?

**Logical margins** like `margin-inline-start` and `margin-block-end` follow the writing direction instead of fixed sides.

```css
.icon { margin-inline-end: 8px; }   /* gap after the icon, in any language */
```

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Updated: September 27, 2026

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