Phil Winter wrote:
> First, I have to update the site
> frequently, meaning that the left column changes in length.  If I add too 
> much content, it flows beyond
> the end of the content area...]
>
> The second problem I'm having is that if the text size is increased, the 
> content flows out of the content
> area...]  
> I did add an "overflow:auto;" rule on the wrapper, which adds a scroll bar 
> if the text becomes too large,
> but my footer does not stay at the bottom of the contents.
>
> http://www.bsvw.com/
> Phil
>   
Starting with a layout that is known to work cross-browser-- 
particularly one that uses floats :-) , rather than absolute 
positioning, will resolve the issues. /There is no need to set height on 
either column/ . The content determines height. No scroll-box is needed. 
If the text is running so deep that you need more vertical space, then 
you need a second page as a css solution (or revert to a javascript 
solution), rather than a scroll box. Users /can/ re-size pixel based 
fonts in IE by ignoring your font-sizes (accessibility mode). It is 
easier to give in to the fact that users control the Web: feed only 
percent based fonts (or percent on the body with em on selectors).
These are some 2-col layouts you may want to consider:
--<http://www.alistapart.com/articles/negativemargins/>
(enclose it as is within a fixed width container)
--<http://blog.html.it/layoutgala/>
(number 38 at bottom of page)
-- see also the wiki (address below) for 2 col float layouts
Best,
~dL



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