> Jonathan wrote: [...] >> >> I have included my code example in this email and have also posted that at: >> http://overheadgaragedoorstore.com/text-box-example.html >>
Audra Coldiron replied: > Hi Jonathan. Welcome to the list. Float is appropriate if you need to keep > it a > "block" element. However, with your example a "span" tag might work better > for you > since it's an inline element by default and will "shrink wrap" the way you > want. > > With block elements you can set height, width, and margin as well as padding. > However, > if you float it you can only align to the left or right. With inline elements > you can > only use padding but you can center the element within it's container. > @Audra: I'm not quite sure what you are suggesting here, since Jonathan wanted to shrink-wrap the element, not to centre it. He originally did use an inline element but asked about using a block element (P or DIV). Floated elements _behave_ as block boxes regardless of element type. Although maybe that's your point? Or are you suggesting he reverts to a SPAN to replace his original FONT element? @Jonathan: One thing I forgot in my previous post. I did have an issue with Opera 9 when I used "float" to shrink wrap something. Adding "display: table;" to declarations for the floated element fixed it. IE does not understand any of the "table" display properties, so is unaffected by this addition. Cordially, David -- ______________________________________________________________________ css-discuss [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.css-discuss.org/mailman/listinfo/css-d IE7 information -- http://css-discuss.incutio.com/?page=IE7 List wiki/FAQ -- http://css-discuss.incutio.com/ Supported by evolt.org -- http://www.evolt.org/help_support_evolt/
