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> However, this does not work in IE6. Apparently MS have not yet > implemented the position: fixed part of the standard! I guess that makes > this of only theoretical interest for the time being. Well, since the earlier hack actually works in IE6 (I haven't tested it in standards compliant mode though), combining it with your suggestion should make it work under most browsers. > Oh, and appologies for the slightly sarcastic tone of the first > paragraph. I admit that reading W3C recommendations takes some practice, > but it is a skill that it is worth some time to acquire since you then > have the definative reference at your fingertips. but if you don't take > the time to read the manuals first, then it is only fair that you put up > with a bit of sracasm in return. I can handle any amount of sarcasm if it is combined with an intelligent solution :) And I admit to having skipped the CSS2 specification untill now... I'll have some bedside reading material for the weekend I guess. I'm not sure if a W3C specification qualifies as 'manual' though :) Thanks again for solving my problem, Auke van Slooten
