Vertically align text within input field of fixed-height without display: table or padding?

Question

The line-height property usually takes care of vertical alignment, but not with inputs. Is there a way to automatically center text without playing around with padding?

Answer 1

You should remove your title text and use the input placeholder for your label's title. Some visual and CSS work after that and your form will be looking tight and user friendly. I'm aware of the disadvantages but this will completely relieve the alignment wrestling.