Javascript or CSS that highlights table based on content?

[hevnsnt]

Ok.. Sounds simple but I need some help

I have a table like this

12/14 | blah | Blah
12/15 | Blah | Blah
12/16 | Blah | Blah

I would like some sort of Javascript or CSS or something that will look at that table and highlight the row containing "today's" date..

Any help here? Thanks!

 

[jgbishop]

Although this isn't a direct answer, the following article will at least show you how to shade the rows in a table using JavaScript:

Zebra Tables (at A List Apart)

You could certainly convert this code into something that tests the date, rather than just the row index. If you know that the row with the current date will always be first or last, that should be easy as well.

 

[hevnsnt]

The table will be static, meaning today's date will never be first...


Oh.. And thanks for the link, reading it now!

 

[hevnsnt]

If anyone comes by this later, and can help please do! (I am still looking for help!)

 

[Kilrsat]

The programmers wonder why you're trying to do this on a static page, instead of a dynamically generated one. The php/perl solution involves a simple loop and a single if, trying to do it after the fact just wastes time.

 

[replicator]

Try this one. Dates are pretty anal across different browsers, so just take it as an example of something quick and dirty.

 

[hevnsnt]

Originally posted by: Kilrsat
The programmers wonder why you're trying to do this on a static page, instead of a dynamically generated one. The php/perl solution involves a simple loop and a single if, trying to do it after the fact just wastes time.

I know I know.. The webserver that I am working with does not have any php/asp.. It does have perl however..