stupid css layout problem

Kev

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Dec 17, 2001
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I'm really trying hard here to design a site using css for layout instead of tables. However I am pulling my hair out just trying to create a simple 3 column layout.

I manage to get everything positioned correctly, but the left column (the menu) will not stretch to match the height of the content area.

This would have taken me 15 minutes to do in tables, but has now taken me over 3 hours of bs just so the page can be "standards compliant." I'm really not thinking that it's worth the effort to fight with CSS.
 

Titan

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You need to learn how float works. It's not obvious, but if you do it enough and "get" floating your need for tables will disappear.
 

Snapster

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Oct 14, 2001
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Originally posted by: Titan
You need to learn how float works. It's not obvious, but if you do it enough and "get" floating your need for tables will disappear.

Floating only goes so far, when you want equal hight 'columns' and fluid layouts are another kettle of fish.

We've all been there!