Adjusting Section Spacing (Padding)
Sometimes the difference between a page that feels “fine” and one that feels polished comes down to spacing.
You can now control the padding (empty space) above and below each section directly inside the Page Builder — no custom CSS required.
Let’s walk through how it works.
What Is Section Spacing?
Section spacing controls the amount of space:
Above a section
Below a section
This spacing helps create visual separation between content blocks and improves readability across desktop, tablet, and mobile.
Think of it as breathing room for your content.
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How to Adjust Section Spacing
Go to Admin > Pages
Open the page you want to edit
Locate the section you want to adjust
Click the Spacing button in that section’s action menu
This opens the spacing control modal.
After making adjustments, be sure to click Save Page.
Understanding the Spacing Controls
Device Breakpoints (Desktop / Tablet / Mobile)
At the top of the spacing modal, you’ll see three options:
Desktop
Tablet
Mobile
You can set different spacing values for each device type.
This allows you to create a layout that feels spacious on desktop but more compact on mobile.
Example:
Desktop: 48px top / 48px bottom
Tablet: 32px top / 32px bottom
Mobile: 16px top / 16px bottom
Linked vs. Unlinked Padding
You’ll see a chain icon in the modal.
Blue chain (linked) → Top and bottom spacing move together
Gray chain (unlinked) → Adjust top and bottom independently
When to keep it linked:
Product grids
Image galleries
Standard content blocks
When to unlink it:
Hero sections
Footers
Areas where you need more space on one side
Padding Sliders
There are two sliders:
Top Padding
Bottom Padding
You can set values between 0–100px.
Common spacing values:
0px → No spacing (sections touch)
16px → Tight spacing
32px → Standard default spacing
48px → Comfortable spacing
64px+ → Strong visual separation
Practical Use Cases
Add Breathing Room to a Product Section
If your product grid feels cramped:
Open Spacing
Keep padding linked
Set to 48px
Save Page
Result: Cleaner, more premium feel.
Tighten a Hero Section
If there’s too much space between your hero and the next section:
Open Spacing
Unlink padding
Set Bottom to 0px
Save Page
Result: Seamless transition into the next section.
Optimize for Mobile
Mobile screens are smaller — too much spacing forces extra scrolling.
A good rule:
Mobile padding = about 50% of desktop padding
Example:
Desktop: 48px
Mobile: 16–24px
Always preview your page after adjusting.
Default Spacing Values
Most sections start with theme defaults such as:
Standard sections: 32px top and bottom
Hero sections: 0px top / 32px bottom
Footer sections: 48px top / 32px bottom
If sliders show 0 but spacing still exists, the theme’s default styling may be applying padding. Adjust the slider to override it.
Best Practices
Keep spacing consistent across similar sections
Alternate between tighter and more spacious sections to create rhythm
Avoid excessive white space on mobile
Always click Save Page after adjustments
Spacing is subtle — but when done right, it dramatically improves the perceived quality of your site.
Troubleshooting
Spacing isn’t showing on the storefront
Make sure you clicked Save Page
Refresh your browser
Confirm you adjusted the correct device breakpoint
Spacing looks different on a real phone
Ensure you set values under the Mobile breakpoint
Test on multiple devices when possible
Small spacing changes can make a big impact.
Use it intentionally.
