> On Wed, Jan 06, 2010 at 11:57:46AM -0800, Thierry Koblentz wrote: > > > > > > Looks like a proper use for a table to me - with a background colour on > > > the table cells. > > > > > > HTH > > > > > > > > Could this also be done with a definition list and then styling the > > <dt> tag? > > > > We don't know much about the data but I agree, a DL could be another way > to > > go (definitely not a table). > > When using a DL it would be the DDs that would need background styling, > not > > the DTs though (see David's suggestion). > > Thanks, I just tried following your suggestion and switching to a <dl>, but > have the same problem that the <dt> background doesn't extend the full > height > of the <dd>, > > That's because you're styling the wrong elements :) > The elements you apply a background to are the only ones that do not need to > be styled (the DTs), > Use the DLs for the grey background and the DDs for the white one.
Thanks a lot Thierry, I think this would've worked I ended up using the technique from, http://positioniseverything.net/articles/onetruelayout/equalheight Like so - http://www.sfu.ca/~jdbates/tmp/css/201001220/ AFAICT, the only difference between this technique and your suggestion is that with this technique, the <dd>s can can have transparent background Thanks again! ______________________________________________________________________ css-discuss [[email protected]] http://www.css-discuss.org/mailman/listinfo/css-d List wiki/FAQ -- http://css-discuss.incutio.com/ List policies -- http://css-discuss.org/policies.html Supported by evolt.org -- http://www.evolt.org/help_support_evolt/
