Adjust Padding and Margin in Elementor

Adjusting Padding and Margin in Elementor while working with a Template Kit is essential for fine-tuning spacing and alignment. Here’s how to do it:

1. Open the Elementor Editor

• Go to your WordPress Dashboard.
  
• Navigate to Pages > Edit with Elementor on the page that uses your Template Kit.

2. Select the Section, Column, or Widget

• Hover over the area you want to adjust (section, column, or widget).
  
• Click the Edit Section, Edit Column, or Edit Widget icon (depending on what you’re editing).

3. Access the Advanced Tab

• In the Elementor panel on the left, click the Advanced tab.
  Here, you’ll see options for Margin, Padding, Z-Index, and more.

4. Adjust Padding

• Padding controls the inner spacing within an element (the space between the content and the element’s borders).
  • Set values for Top, Bottom, Left, and Right.
    
  • Use the link icon to apply the same value to all sides or unlink to set individual values.
    Example: Setting padding to 20px will create uniform inner spacing around the content.

5. Adjust Margin

• Margin controls the outer spacing of an element (the space between the element and adjacent elements).
  • Enter values for Top, Bottom, Left, and Right.
    
  • Unlink the sides to set different margins for each direction.
    Example: Adding a bottom margin of 30px creates space below the element.

6. Use Responsive Controls

• For responsive design, switch to the Responsive Mode by clicking the device icons (Desktop, Tablet, Mobile) in the top toolbar.

• Adjust padding and margin values specifically for each device type to ensure proper alignment across screen sizes.

7. Preview Changes

• Click the Preview Changes button to see how the padding and margins look on the live site.

• Ensure the spacing aligns with the overall design of your Template Kit.

8. Save Your Work

• Once satisfied, click Update to save your changes.

Best Practices:

• Avoid excessive padding/margin values to maintain a clean design.
  
• Stick to the spacing guidelines provided in the Template Kit for consistency.
  
• Use percentages (%) or viewport units (vw/vh) for flexible, responsive designs.

By following these steps, you can easily fine-tune the spacing in your Template Kit for a polished, professional look.