# Margin

Space outside an element's border that pushes neighbors away.

## What is **margin** in CSS?

**Margin** is the space outside an element's border, pushing other elements away.

```css
.card { margin-bottom: 24px; }   /* gap below each card */
```

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Updated: September 27, 2026

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