scroll-padding-left

Sets a fixed amount of padding on the left side of a scroll container that specifically interacts with scroll snapping.

Quick example

.tabs-scroller {
  /* Ensures tabs are always 20px from the left edge when they snap */
  scroll-padding-left: 20px;
}

Quick facts

Initial value
auto
Inherited
No
Applies to
scroll containers
Animation type
byComputedValueType

Values

auto

scroll-padding-left Browser Support

Widely available Since 2020 95% global usage

This feature is well established and works across many devices and browser versions. It has been available across browsers since 2020.

Safe to use without fallbacks.

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ESC