diff --git a/core/modules/layout_builder/css/layout-builder.css b/core/modules/layout_builder/css/layout-builder.css
index 0786c6c595..fe8009b05d 100644
--- a/core/modules/layout_builder/css/layout-builder.css
+++ b/core/modules/layout_builder/css/layout-builder.css
@@ -119,4 +119,5 @@
   position: relative;
   z-index: 1;
   outline: 3px solid;
+  outline-offset: -1px;
 }