diff --git a/static/css/main.css b/static/css/main.css
index 28f1e71..d69c58b 100644
--- a/static/css/main.css
+++ b/static/css/main.css
@@ -733,7 +733,7 @@ iconify-icon {
 /* Main Content - Right column */
 .cv-main {
     background: var(--paper-white);
-    padding: 3rem 2.5rem 1rem 2.5rem; /* Reduced bottom padding to minimize footer space */
+    padding: 3rem 2.5rem 8rem 2.5rem; /* Bottom padding for footer and zoom control clearance */
 }
 
 /* Professional Title Badges - Spans Both Columns */