---
title: padding
framework: mapkitjs
role: symbol
role_heading: Interface Property
path: mapkitjs/annotationconstructoroptions/padding
---

# padding

Spacing to add around the annotation when showing items.

## Declaration

```data
padding?: PaddingData;
```

## Discussion

Discussion Padding prevents any items from touching the edges of the map. Set padding to a Padding object. The default is no padding on all sides.

## See Also

### Setting position and appearances

- [anchorOffset](mapkitjs/annotationconstructoroptions/anchoroffset.md)
- [appearanceAnimation](mapkitjs/annotationconstructoroptions/appearanceanimation.md)
- [displayPriority](mapkitjs/annotationconstructoroptions/displaypriority.md)
- [size](mapkitjs/annotationconstructoroptions/size.md)
- [visible](mapkitjs/annotationconstructoroptions/visible.md)