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Reputation: 5698

Why does applying `inline-block` force dimensions onto my span element?

So I have this <span> element, and I wanted to apply a webkit-transform to it. Unfortunately, I have to specify the display attribute to be inline-block in order for this to work.

span {
  display: inline-block;
}

But once I apply this attribute, the entire span shifts.

You'll note that before I set it, the <span> element has it's dimensions automatically calculated:
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But once I do set the property, the dimensions are computed, and they are slightly different from what is automatically calculated previously:
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Why does this happen? Is there a way I can apply inline-block without the <span> changing dimensions at all? I can't tell if there's padding/margins or whatever being applied but it definitely is moving

Upvotes: 1

Views: 409

Answers (2)

hagabaka
hagabaka

Reputation: 81

Normally changing an element from inline to inline-block will not automatically change its size, even though the computed width and height change from auto to numbers.

One thing that's different for inline-block elements is that their margins and paddings in all directions are respected, while inline elements only have horizontal margins and paddings. So if you set vertical margins/paddings on the span, that would explain why it is moving after being changed into inline-block.

Otherwise, it's hard to know the answer without seeing the actual page.

Upvotes: 2

Geeky
Geeky

Reputation: 7498

As inline-block makes your span to behave as block element it will have width and height

you may consider using display:flex for this

.container{
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
}
.container span:first-child{
   -webkit-transform: rotate(2deg);
}
<div class="container">
<span>
  span1
</span>
<span>
  span2
</span>
</div>

Hope this helps

Upvotes: 1

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