I wrote:
> Because of the margin-bottom of 1em, the label is taller than the
> input. Apply a background color to see.

Sorry, a background color does not make it easier to see. Use the
Firefox web developer extension or the FxDomInspector to outline these
elements.


Second, I forgot: On your test page, you are saying:
> I think this effect works because it prevents margin-collapse

This is not correct. See the specs :

> Two or more adjoining vertical margins of block boxes /in the normal
> flow/ collapse. ... Vertical margins between a floated box and any
> other box do not collapse ...
http://www.w3.org/TR/CSS21/box.html#x22

Ingo
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