CustomTkinter Widget Gap Fix

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I have a Python desktop app built with customtkinter on Windows. The interface works, but the spacing between a row of buttons and the neighbouring Entry field looks sloppy—both the vertical and horizontal gaps are wider than I want. So far I have experimented with grid() and pack()—tweaking padx, pady, ipadx, ipady, sticky, and even wrapping the widgets in extra Frames—but the gaps refuse to close up cleanly. I’d like a concise adjustment (or layout rethink) that: • Eliminates the excess vertical and horizontal space so the controls sit neatly together. • Keeps the overall structure of the existing code; No styling overhaul is needed—just the precise geometry fixes that customtkinter’s grid/pack settings require. If another manager or a small refactor is the smarter route, I’m open to it as long as the final look is tight and consistent.

Desktop Application

Software Development

Software Engineering

Graphical User Interface (GUI)

Python

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@diwakarrankawat

This is a classic customtkinter grid geometry issue. I have dealt with this exact problem before -- the default padding in CTk frames and widgets is more generous than standard tkinter, and grid/pack propagation makes it worse. Here is what is likely happening and what I will fix: 1. CTkFrame has internal padding that adds invisible space. Fix: set fg_color="transparent" on wrapper frames or use .grid_configure(padx=0, pady=0) explicitly 2. grid() row/column weights may be distributing extra space unevenly. Fix: configure grid_rowconfigure and grid_columnconfigure with weight=0 for tight rows 3. If pack() is mixing with grid() in nested frames, that causes unpredictable spacing. Fix: standardize to one manager per container 4. CTkEntry has default internal padding. Fix: adjust corner_radius and border_width to reduce visual gap I will look at your code + screenshot, make the precise adjustments, and test on Windows. Delivery within hours, not days. 6+ years Python, 54 projects delivered with 5.0 rating ([login to view URL]). This is a quick fix -- happy to do it at Rs 700 as a first-project rate.

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@vano101

Hello I have several years of experience with Python programming and building GUI with tkinter I can complete your project with adjusting gaps in couple of hours

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@Hemantt841

I understand that you need to refine the spacing between buttons and the Entry field in your customtkinter app to create a more polished interface. You’ve tried adjusting various parameters like padx and pady but still face issues with excess gaps, and you’re open to a small refactor if it leads to a

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@bilal0156

Hi there, I can fix the spacing and alignment issues in your CustomTkinter application right away. I understand that simply tweaking padx and pady doesn't always solve the "sloppy" look, especially when dealing with hidden frame padding or incorrect grid weight configurations. How I will resolve this: Grid/Pack Optimization: I will audit your columnconfigure and rowconfigure settings to ensure weights aren't creating unwanted gaps. Geometry Fine-tuning: I'll use precise sticky configurations (e.g., sticky="nsew") and specific tuple-based padding padx=(left, right) to pull the widgets together. Frame Refactoring: If necessary, I will apply a minor refactor to the parent frames to ensure a tight and consistent UI without changing your overall code structure. I have extensive experience building Python desktop apps and can deliver a clean, professional-looking interface for you within a few hours. I am available to start immediately. Looking forward to seeing your code! Best regards, Muhammad Bilal

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@Aqeel1392

Hi, I can help you tighten up the layout in your customtkinter Windows app without disrupting your existing structure. Spacing issues like this usually stem from row/column weight configuration, implicit padding from parent frames, or how grid propagation and widget scaling are interacting. Instead of trial-and-error tweaks, I’ll precisely adjust grid row/column configs, internal padding, and geometry propagation to eliminate excess vertical and horizontal gaps while keeping your current layout logic intact. If needed, I can introduce a minimal refactor (such as consolidating layout control into a dedicated container frame) to ensure consistent spacing across the interface clean, compact, and predictable. A few quick questions: 1) Are the buttons and Entry inside the same parent frame? 2) Are you using grid_columnconfigure/rowconfigure with weights? 3) Is DPI scaling enabled in customtkinter? Best Aqeel

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