Padding refers to the space surrounding a widget. Internal padding is the space located around the inside edge of a widget, while external padding is the space surrounding the outside edge of a widget.

Internal padding

• For horizontal internal padding to a widget, provide the argument ipadx=n to the widget's pack
• For vertical internal padding, pass the argument ipady=n to the widget's pack

Output:

External padding

• For horizontal external padding to a widget, provide the argument padx=n to the widget's pack method.
• For vertical external padding, pass the argument pady=n to the widget's pack method.

Output: