On Oct 12, 2011, at 6:37 PM, David Hucklesby wrote: > On 10/11/11 10:09 PM, john petroshius wrote: >> >> I wonder if any of you learned CSS folks could tell me whether there >> are any downsides or disadvantages to using what might be called the >> 'negative bottom margin' technique of creating columns that have >> equal height regardless of how much content may be contained...a >> student uploaded a quick example: >> >> >> http://dev.xmd.be/ART267/column2.html >> >> >> I'd been touting the old 'faux column' standby, using graphics in a >> wrapper div that sets the illusion of equal heights for div's nested >> inside...which seems to work fine... >> >> ...or is there another alternative method that is recommended beyond >> either of these? >> > > Sorry about the delayed reply. I wonder if you have seen Nicolas > Gallagher's article on uses for CSS 2.1 generated content?[1] > About 1/3rd way in, he describes a "fluid faux columns" technique that > may be a sturdier solution - although I have not tried it. > > The background image "faux columns" works well, but I found several > problems with the "negative bottom margin" technique, particularly in > older IE as well as with page zoom. :( > > [1] > <http://nicolasgallagher.com/multiple-backgrounds-and-borders-with-css2/> > -- > Cordially, > David
...wow, these are all great tips, you guys! thanks to David Hucklesby, Al Sparber, patrick, David Laakso...lots of food for thought!...I am in your debt... -john petroshius ______________________________________________________________________ css-discuss [css-d@lists.css-discuss.org] 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/
