I always found that when I use pure <div> tags instead of <table>s it initially takes longer to do all the CSS work but once all your styles / structures are set up correctly the rest of the site flys up.. its just that first stint checking the CSS in all the different browsers that is the really hair tearing bit. I did my current CV site in pure <div> tags and its now so easy to add pages / sections without having to rethink the layout etc .. I just tweak the CSS.
Stephen Pope -----Original Message----- From: Tim Blair [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 04 November 2003 13:25 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [ cf-dev ] <div> vs. <table> > What are people's opinions on using <div>s + CSS for layout > over <table>s? I am thinking specifically for new sites (not > re-designing old sites etc). >From my point of view it depends: If you're developing a new site that is text-rich (articles etc) or for a wide viewing base (e.g. desktop browser, handheld PCs, possible syndication etc) then that's a better reason for using CSS. If your site is going to be more graphical or with not as much actual content (by that I mean it's appeal is the functionality provided not the content) then go for tables - quicker to implement (especially if you're new to CSS) and without (as many) x-browser stumbling blocks as using CSS. Tim. ------------------------------------------------------- RAWNET LTD - Internet, New Media and ebusiness Gurus. Visit our new website at http://www.rawnet.com for more information about our company, or call us free anytime on 0800 294 24 24. ------------------------------------------------------- Tim Blair Web Application Engineer, Rawnet Limited Direct Phone : +44 (0) 1344 393 441 Switchboard : +44 (0) 1344 393 040 ------------------------------------------------------- This message may contain information which is legally privileged and/or confidential. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any unauthorised disclosure, copying, distribution or use of this information is strictly prohibited. Such notification notwithstanding, any comments, opinions, information or conclusions expressed in this message are those of the originator, not of rawnet limited, unless otherwise explicitly and independently indicated by an authorised representative of rawnet limited. ------------------------------------------------------- -- ** Archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/dev%40lists.cfdeveloper.co.uk/ To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For human help, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- ** Archive: http://www.mail-archive.com/dev%40lists.cfdeveloper.co.uk/ To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For human help, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
