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Spacing Usage Fluid spacing scale up or down based on the size of the viewing device or browser window in a predefined range. This is in contrast to using static spacing, which is set using a specific pixel value and does not scale. Do: Use the fluid spacers to ensure a smooth and proportional scaling of space between elements, groups, and sections that are aligned with the fluid typography and grid. Use "m" as the default space value since it corresponds to the grid-gap. Use values from "xs" to "l" for distances within a container, such as between heading, text, and buttons, or for spacing and grouping of form fields. Use values from "l" to "xxl" for spacing between sections on a page. Don't: Only use the static spacers when needed (e.g. within custom components). Don't use values outside the recommended range for specific types of spacing. Don't change the fluid spacer manually based on different viewports.
Global settingsThemeChanges the theme of the application and any Porsche Design System component. It's possible to choose between forced theme light and dark. It's also possible to use auto, which applies light or dark theme depending on the operating system settings automatically.LightDarkAuto (sync with operating system)DirectionThe dir global attribute in HTML changes the direction of text and other content within an element. It's most often used on the <html> tag to set the entire page's direction, which is crucial for supporting languages that are written from right to left (RTL), such as Arabic and Hebrew. For example, using <html dir="rtl"> makes the entire page display from right to left, adjusting the layout and text flow accordingly.LTR (left-to-right)RTL (right-to-left)Text ZoomTo ensure accessibility and comply with WCAG 2.2 AA standards, it is mandatory for web content to support text resizing up to at least 200% without loss of content or functionality. Using relative units like rem is a best practice for achieving this, as they allow the text to scale uniformly based on the user's browser settings.100%130%150%200%