ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Margna

Okay kiddo, let's talk about Margins.

Have you ever written a letter or drawn a picture on a piece of paper? Do you notice that there is some space between the edge of the paper and where you start writing or drawing? That is called the margin!

Margins are the empty spaces around the edge of a page. They are usually a little bit wider on the top, bottom, and sides of the page. Margins help make your work look neat and organized. Have you ever seen a page where everything is crammed all the way to the edge? It can be hard to read and not very pretty to look at.

Margins also have some other benefits. They give you some space to write notes or make corrections. If you try to write something on the edge of a page, it might be cut off when the paper is trimmed or bound. Margins help ensure that your work stays visible and looks nice, even after it has been printed or bound into a book.

So the next time you're writing a letter, drawing a picture, or typing up a report, make sure to leave some space around the edges for your margins. It'll make your work look great!