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		kilburn on Feb 16, 2012 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: * { box-sizing: border-box } FTW Yes it should. If you don't want that space to be from within the element, then you should be setting a margin, not a padding. Box analogy: when you add foam padding to a box to protect its content, are you effectively widening the box or reducing the volume it can fit?

robgibbons on Feb 21, 2012 [–]

Using your analogy, if I have to transport an item, and I want to pad it sufficiently, I should be looking for a bigger box. Not trying to shrink the item.

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