Change position of UIBarButtonItem in UINavigationBar

Question

How can I change the position of a UIBarButtonItem in a UINavigationBar? I would like my button to be about 5px higher than its normal position.

Answer 1

If you're simply using an image and NOT the default chrome, you can use negative image insets (set in the size inspector) to move your image around inside the UIBarButtonItem (handy because by default the horizontal padding can result in the image being further to the inside than you want). You can use the image insets to position the image outside of the bounds of the UIBarButtonItem, as well, and the entire vicinity of the left-hand-side button is tappable, so you don't have to worry about ensuring it's positioned near a tap target. (at least, within reason.)