spacerdiv
Spacerdiv is a term used in web development to describe an empty div element whose sole purpose is to create visual space within a page layout. It is a workaround that relies on the browser’s box model to insert vertical or horizontal whitespace.
A spacerdiv is typically an empty container with its height or width set via CSS, such as
Historically spacer divs were common in table-free layouts when control over spacing was limited. Modern CSS
When used, spacerdivs should be minimized and clearly identified as decorative to avoid confusion for developers
Example: a div with a height of 24px to create vertical space: <div class="spacer" aria-hidden="true" style="height:24px;"></div>