Alex Fisher wrote:
> On Tue, 22 Feb 2005 22:12, Linda Worthington wrote:
> > Scott Carr wrote:
> >
> > Is there a reason why we are using width="100%"?  As a designer this
> > drives me insane where there 
> 
> As an end user, it drives *me* up the wall when pages use fixed widths.

And this, my friend, is the reason why 'em' was invented  :-)

Saying width="100em" is a relative term, so it adapts to your particular 
resolution and zoom level. Very nice. Not a perfect solution, but good.

> IMNSHO, setting a fixed width for a column is exceptionally BAD design, 
> particularly from the usability perspective.. 

I generally go for a %, but some times 'em' is really the best choice.

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