layout_margin affects top only?

Question

android:layout_margin or android:padding does affect all four directions?

It looks like it sets 'top' and 'left'. Couldn't find the doc to confirm.

Answer 1

Yes, it affects all sides.

android:layout_margin - Specifies extra space on the left, top, right and bottom sides of the view.

android:padding - Sets the padding, in pixels, of all four edges.

I think there is an error in your xml file.