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Padding as we all know is a part of the ‘box model’ that we use for every css element, whether its a div, paragraph etc - Shown to the right. Most of us also know that IE uses the padding elements/ settings different than other browsers like Firefox. So this causes a big problem when you look at the website in IE and Firefox for example.

I myself have been caught out on this several times and so I have decided to do something that some people may seem drastic but I personally think could solve the problem of padding differences between browsers. My solution is to NOT USE padding unless totally necessary.

I have read several blogs, work arounds and peoples views about how to solve the problem and frankly until IE change their way and stand I think the best solution is to get rid of padding and boycott it totally. Problem with hacks is that it is like putting a band aid on an open gapping wound. Just stay away from it and you will not need to worry about it.

• Wikipedia - IE box model bug
• Web Credible - Hack to work around IE box model bug

Hear are some other articles and blog entries that are related in some way that will help:

• The Montoya Herald - CSS techniques I use all the time
• Kurafire Network - Starting with CSS - Revisited
  

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