UINavigationBar UIBarButtonItems much larger click area than required

Question

hopefully someone can help me out- iv\'e scoured the net for the answer and cannot find one-

the UIBarButtonItems added to UINavigationBar have a much larger click a

Answer 1

Trying to work around the UINavigation Bar padding may run you into trouble when you submit to the app store. It would be easier to add the padding to your custom heading. As a "fat thumber" I have learned to appreciate the HIG.