# \#padding

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## [Component padding inside container acts as margin](https://community.thunkable.com/t/component-padding-inside-container-acts-as-margin/2429474)

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**Author:** [@tatiang](https://community.thunkable.com/u/tatiang)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 31, 2023, 9:47pm UTC](https://community.thunkable.com/t/component-padding-inside-container-acts-as-margin/2429474 "2023-05-31T21:47:11Z")

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If I add a label or text input to a container (in a Layout) and set the label or text input’s padding value, Thunkable treats it like a margin rather than padding: The 15 pixel top Padding should not act similar to t…