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Horizontal Padding

How to Adjust Horizontal Padding in AppSections

The "Horizontal Padding" setting in AppSections allows you to manage the left and right padding for blocks and groups. This setting provides flexibility in defining internal spacing, enhancing the overall visual appeal and consistency with your brand style. Here is how you can adjust the horizontal padding:

Horizontal Padding

Purpose: This setting allows you to add left and right padding to blocks and groups, creating internal space and improving layout.

Usage: Use the range selector to set the desired padding for desktop and mobile.

Horizontal Padding Behaviors

  1. Groups:

    • Adds left and right padding to the group to create internal space around child blocks.

  2. Blocks:

    • Adds left and right padding to the block, spacing it from other elements.

Steps to Adjust Horizontal Padding

  1. Select the Block/Group:

    • Open your Shopify theme editor.

    • Navigate to the specific block or group where you want to adjust the horizontal padding.

  2. Locate the Horizontal Padding Setting:

    • In the settings for the block or group, find the Horizontal Padding option.

  3. Adjust Horizontal Padding:

    • Use the range selector to set the horizontal padding for desktop and mobile:

      • Desktop: Set the padding between 0 and 200px.

      • Mobile: Set the padding between 0 and 100px.

Ensuring the Right Horizontal Padding Application

  1. Preview Changes:

    • After adjusting the horizontal padding, preview your store to see how the changes look.

    • Check the block or group to ensure the padding adjustment is applied correctly and enhances the layout.

  2. Check Consistency:

    • Ensure that the horizontal padding setting aligns with your brand’s aesthetic and provides a cohesive look across both desktop and mobile devices.

  3. Test Across Devices:

    • Verify the horizontal padding setting on different devices to ensure it looks good and maintains functionality on all screen sizes.

Summary

By using the "Horizontal Padding" setting in AppSections, you can manage the left and right padding for blocks and groups in your Shopify store. This flexibility allows you to enhance the visual appeal and alignment of your layout, ensuring a dynamic and engaging user experience across all devices. Adjusting the padding helps create better internal spacing and improves the overall design consistency.

If you have any questions or need further assistance, please contact our customer support team.

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