HTML Help: Cellpadding vs. Cellspacing

I'm working with tables for the first time and I need to know what the difference is between cellpadding and cellspacing. Help?

Cellpadding is the amount of space between the outer edges of the table cell and the content of the cell. Cellspacing is the amount of space in between the individual table cells.

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It's not always apparent to folks just beginning to work with tables which to use, cellpadding or cellspacing. Often it doesn't matter, but as you gain experience working with tables you'll begin to see places where it's better to use one or the other, and where it's best to use both.

Members can log in to view a 5-part tables tutorial. There's also a free software program in the member's Freebies section that will generate table code for you. Its' basic, but it's handy for data tables and beginners, and like I said, it's free!

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HTML Help about the Difference Between Cellpadding and Cellspacing

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