How to Add Padding in Framer: 1-Min Guide

How to Add Padding in Framer

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June 5, 2026

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Use this interactive demo to learn how to control spacing inside frames in Framer.

Quick summary

Adding padding in Framer lets you control the internal spacing of any frame by setting top, bottom, left, and right values directly in the Style panel. This keeps your layouts clean and consistent without manual guesswork.

Steps

Open your Framer project and navigate between pages to build your multi-page website.
Select a frame on the canvas that you want to apply padding to.
In the right-hand Style panel, scroll down to the Layout section.
Click Padding to enable padding controls for the selected frame.
Enter values for Top, Bottom, Left, and Right padding fields.
Adjust the padding values to perfect the spacing between elements inside the frame.
Click Publish to go live and share your updated design with the world.

📌 Why this matters

Precise padding control in Framer is essential for creating polished, professional web designs without relying on manual pixel-pushing. By setting top, bottom, left, and right padding directly on any frame, designers can maintain consistent internal spacing across every component and breakpoint. This built-in Layout panel feature reduces design iteration time and ensures that content never feels cramped or misaligned. For teams building production-ready websites in Framer, mastering padding is a foundational skill that directly improves visual quality and user experience.

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