# EdgeInsets - Symmetric

| Condition            | Value                                                                           |
| -------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Released in version: | 1.0.0                                                                           |
| Flutter/Dart link:   | <https://api.flutter.dev/flutter/painting/EdgeInsets/EdgeInsets.symmetric.html> |

<figure><img src="https://3643579705-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FzuDhZpUY3uOO3NssfE1O%2Fuploads%2F9dkSujIN7NXLmG3f10Ai%2FEdgeInsetsSymmetric.png?alt=media&#x26;token=6870b3d8-9fd0-41a8-9f29-e07917a8eb44" alt=""><figcaption><p>EdgeInsets - Symmetric default node</p></figcaption></figure>

The "EdgeInsets - Symmetric" node is a property node that allows you to create an EdgeInsets object where the value is applied horizontally and vertically.&#x20;

It is often very useful for applying paddings or margins.

**Inputs**

<table><thead><tr><th width="213.7142857142857">Input name</th><th width="150" data-type="checkbox">Canvas Required</th><th width="150">Type</th><th>Description</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>horizontal</td><td>false</td><td>Double</td><td>Value to apply to both left and right sides</td></tr><tr><td>vertical</td><td>false</td><td>Double</td><td>Value to apply to both bottom and top sides</td></tr></tbody></table>

**Outputs**

<table><thead><tr><th>Output name</th><th width="150" data-type="checkbox">Canvas Required</th><th width="150">Type</th><th>Description</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>connector</td><td>true</td><td>EdgeInsets</td><td>EdgeInsets resulting from this node</td></tr></tbody></table>
