Set Margins, Padding & Borders for Content Blocks
Customise the look of your QuoteCloud documents by setting margins, padding, and borders for all types of content blocks. Perfect for precise layout control.
Margins, Padding, and Borders
Margin: The space outside an element’s border, creating distance between the element and other elements.
Border: The line (or edge) that wraps around the element’s content and padding, defining its outline.
Padding: The space inside the element’s border, creating distance between the content and the border.
Set Margins, Padding, and Borders for Content Blocks
Adjust margins and padding for a content block.
Add or update borders around a content block.
Set margins, padding, and borders for content blocks
Open block settings
Right-click on the content block to access its settings. This tutorial uses an Image Block as the example.Find spacing controls
Locate the margin and padding controls in the block settings. Margins control spacing outside the block, while padding controls spacing inside the block.Adjust margins
Update the margin values for the content block. Use margins to create space between this block and nearby content.Adjust padding
Update the padding values for the content block. Use padding to add space between the block edge and the content inside it.Set the border
Enable or adjust the border settings for the content block. Choose the border width, style, or color needed for the design.Review the block
Check the content block after applying the settings. Make sure the spacing and border fit the page layout.
FAQs
What are margins, padding and borders in QuoteCloud content blocks?
Margins, padding and borders are the three spacing controls you use to shape the look of any content block in QuoteCloud. Margin is the space outside an element's border that separates it from neighbouring elements. Border is the visible line or edge that wraps the element's content and padding, defining its outline. Padding is the space inside the border that creates breathing room between the content and the border.
Which content blocks can I customize margins, padding and borders for?
QuoteCloud lets you set margins, padding and borders for all content block types — text blocks, images, tables, embedded media and interactive pricing or smart pricing blocks. These controls are available across the document builder so you can achieve consistent spacing and precise layout in your quotes and proposals.
Why should I adjust margins, padding and borders in my QuoteCloud documents?
Adjusting spacing improves readability, creates a clear visual hierarchy and enforces brand consistency. Proper margins and padding prevent elements from appearing crowded, help sections breathe, and make pricing and terms easier to scan. This is especially important when using sales quoting software or sales proposal software — well-spaced quote software output looks more professional and increases the chance of acceptance.
How do margins, padding and borders affect exported PDFs and printed documents?
Spacing and borders you set in the editor are preserved when exporting to PDF, but final appearance can vary with page size, PDF settings and printer margins. Small padding or zero margins can lead to content clipping or unexpected page breaks when printed. Always preview the PDF and check printer settings or page-size (A4 vs Letter) before sending a document to a client.
How do I set margins, padding and borders for a content block in QuoteCloud?
Select the content block in the document editor, open the layout/spacing panel, and enter or drag to adjust margin, padding and border values. After adjusting, use the built-in preview and export-to-PDF features to confirm the layout. Repeat for other blocks to maintain consistent spacing across the document.
What units and values should I use for spacing and borders?
Use consistent units and modest values for a clean, professional look — for example small-to-medium padding for inline text blocks and larger padding for full-width sections. Avoid extremely small margins or zero padding on content that will be printed, and keep borders subtle (thin lines, muted colours) unless you need a strong visual separation. Test with PDF export and print previews to find the best values for your templates.
Do spacing settings affect interactive pricing blocks and responsive views?
Yes. Interactive pricing and smart pricing blocks respect margins, padding and borders you set in the editor. Because interactive elements can be viewed on different devices, check responsive previews and the PDF export to ensure the spacing works both on-screen and in static exports. Minor tweaks may be needed for mobile-friendly proposals created with QuoteCloud's proposal software features.
What are some best practices for setting spacing and borders when using QuoteCloud for quotes and proposals?
Keep spacing consistent across templates, use margins to separate major sections, use padding to improve legibility within blocks, and use subtle borders to highlight important information such as totals or terms. Standardise your spacing in branded templates so your quote software and proposal software output is predictable and professional. Finally, always preview exports and test-print sample pages before sending proposals to customers.