Bootstrap 5·Bootstrap from grid to dashboard

Containers and spacing

Control width and rhythm with containers and the spacing scale.

Beginner 11 min read Lesson 2 of 300 Challenge included

What you will be able to do

Use container for centred max-width layouts.
Use container-fluid for full-width layouts.
Use py-5 for section rhythm and gap-3 for component spacing.
Use mt-auto to push a footer to the bottom of a flex column.

In plain English

Bootstrap spacing utilities follow a predictable scale from 0 to 5. The m and p prefixes set margin and padding, and side suffixes target top, bottom, start and end. Consistent spacing is most of what makes an interface look designed.

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<div class="container py-5">
  <section class="mb-4">
    <h1 class="mb-2">Course</h1>
    <p class="mb-0 text-body-secondary">Short description.</p>
  </section>
</div>

Your turn

Give a card breathing room

Easy

Add 4 units of padding all around a card using Bootstrap utilities.

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<div class="card">

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Knowledge checkQuestion 1

Which class adds vertical padding on both top and bottom?

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