Share Compare adding padding to elements in CSS to adding fillings to a sandwich; it actually increases the total width. with FacebookShare Compare adding padding to elements in CSS to adding fillings to a sandwich; it actually increases the total width. with Twitter When you add ingredients to a sandwich, it won’t stay the same size, it will actually get bigger. The same goes for an element with padding, it actually gets bigger. More about this tip Tags Meaningful and Relevant Content CSS External Source Interview with Corina Acosta Other Tips By Other Tips By Corina Acosta