The property that determines whether flexbox children are arranged in rows (horizontal) or columns (vertical). This setting affects wrapping, alignment, and spacing behavior within a flex container. In Framer layoutauto layout, direction maps to horizontal or vertical stacking.

A CSS layout system designed for one-dimensional layouts, distributing space among items in rows or columns. Flexbox excels at navigation bars, card rows, and any content that should grow or shrink responsively. Framer's auto layout is powered by flexbox concepts, making these layouts visual and intuitive.

A layout system that divides space into rows and columns, creating alignment and structure for content placement. Grid systems ensure visual consistency and make responsive design more predictable. Framer supports CSS Grid concepts through layout tools that adapt columns and gaps across breakpoints.

The space outside an element’s border, creating separation from neighboring elements. Margin helps control rhythm and spacing between blocks of content. In Framer, use spacing controls and layoutauto layout gap for consistent, predictable layout behavior.

What happens when content exceeds its container's boundaries—it can be visible, hidden, scrollable, or clipped. Overflow settings affect scrolling behavior and whether content bleeds outside containers. Hidden overflow is useful for clipping decorative elements and creating scroll containers.

The space inside an element, between its content and border. Padding improves readability and visual balance by creating internal breathing room. Consistent padding values help maintain a coherent design system.