adding spacing between two divs inside a parent div

[Sunny Gibbony]

I would like to know how to add spacing between two divs that are under a parent div.

To help visualize, you would have one big box. Inside that are two smaller boxes (divs) that I have and now I would like to add some space between the two child divs.



Thanks

[Eric Pascarello]

margin-top or maring-bottom

Eric

[Sunny Gibbony]

Originally posted by Eric Pascarello:
margin-top or maring-bottom

Eric

Eric,

I forgot to mention that the divs are side by side using the float: left attribute. Would that change your response?

[Bear Bibeault]

Might you think margin-left and margin-right?

Be aware that sometimes margins are ignored when floating elements, You may also have to explore using padding.