On Friday, June 01, 2007 3:44 PM Gee Starr <> said: > Chris, I think my issue is slightly different: I am trying to get > label text to show on the same line as the input field and datePicker > button.
Ahh... I see. I misunderstood. > <p><label for="startDate">Start date </label><input type="text" > name="startDate" class="datePickerField" /></p> > This afternoon my experimental attempt to route around the problem is > to apply a float to the label element that surrounds the, you know, > label. This is working in some cases, not so well in other layouts. Usually people just say "apply a float to the label element<period!>". ;) Can you give a URL for the "not so well in other layouts"? > I'm one of those masochistic types who avoids using tables for layout > -- even on forms. Instead I use the delightfully ambiguous definition > list element (dl) and some strategic classes on the label elements > (when needed). Otherwise I would just put the label and the text > input in separate table cells. It's hard to argue against a self-aware masochist but I would suggest you repress your internal desire for self-inflicted pain and change your layout paradigm. :) Personally, I use tables for forms and put the label on top of the field. Regards, Chris.
