# Problem with my MC

**URL:** <https://forum.kirupa.com/t/problem-with-my-mc/44364>\
**Category:** Uncategorized\
**Created:** [March 3, 2004, 5:04am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/problem-with-my-mc/44364 "2004-03-03T05:04:07Z")\
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**Author:** ![vincetopia](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/b77776/32.png) [@vincetopia](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/vincetopia)\
**Post date:** [March 3, 2004, 5:04am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/problem-with-my-mc/44364/1 "2004-03-03T05:04:07Z")

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hey guys. . . . i was wondering why is it that when i have a script like

this.\_width += 10;

assigned to my movie clip . . . that its borders get larger as well?  
if im not making sense jus let me know . . .

thanks guys