Re: FN-FORUM: CSS Madness - split topic here

date posted 29th February 2008 13:55

One of the main issues I consistently get using CSS, is with regard to %
as opposed to fixed widths. I have always preferred fluid layout, so
the site grows or shrinks with the window. I struggle every time, with
different browsers implementation with widths. Some seem to insist on
adding a couple of pixels here and there, which end up having a rather
annoying horizontal scroll bar appearing.

I have to admit that web design is a small part of my business, so I
don't dedicate every working hour to it. As a result, I've just found
that I've stuck with table layouts. I've played with CSS layout, but
always end up frustrated with it. On occasion, I also find new browser
releases (especially IE) seem to behave totally differently to previous
versions. All these little tweaks one has to do to get around IE bugs
just irritates me and find tables are far more stable.

I agree that CSS should be the way to go, but until it is implemented
properly in all browsers, it's just too much hassle for me.

Feel free to flame me though :)

Anyone know any really good sites that explain CSS layouts to someone
who likes to code using vi instead of a graphical tool like Dreamweaver.