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Vertical-align: why it does not centre an ordinary block

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Published: 23 Oct 2026 08:23 · Updated: 23 Oct 2026 08:23

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In a few sentences

In brief

vertical-align applies to inline boxes, inline-block boxes and table cells. It is not a general command for vertically centring every block element.

Useful to know

vertical-align applies to inline boxes, inline-block boxes and table cells. It is not a general command for vertically centring every block element. [1]

It can help align an icon beside text within a line. For centring a card in a large panel, use a suitable layout such as flex or grid rather than expecting identical behaviour in every context.

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For further detail and to check the information:

  1. [1] MDN — CSS vertical-align ↗