RE: [WSG] PDFs and other non-html files opening in a new browser window
Hi Carolyn I'm with Jakob on this one - as far as opening new windows is concerned anyway. I used to think it was unnecessary, but while user testing something else, noticed that when PDFs opened without a new browser window, many users would then close the document and be annoyed that the browser had closed. Do make sure that you indicate the file size and type, so that they're not surprised by the file type and have some warning of how long it's likely to take. I don't agree with the idea of forcing them to save the file to disk before opening it - that's not based on user testing, just the fact that it would really p* me off! Elizabeth Spiegel Web editing 0409 986 158 GPO Box 729, Hobart TAS 7001 www.spiegelweb.com.au From: li...@webstandardsgroup.org [mailto:li...@webstandardsgroup.org] On Behalf Of Carolyn Diaz Sent: Friday, 6 February 2009 8:31 AM To: wsg@webstandardsgroup.org Subject: [WSG] PDFs and other non-html files opening in a new browser window My Web team and I are discussing whether or not we should open links to PDFs and other non-html pages in a new window. Someone cited Jakob Nielsen's argument at http://www.useit.com/alertbox/open_new_windows.html as the reason we should open in a new window. (We all work on government Web sites and they are about to release a new set of linking standards.) I know this is an old school type question, but we are very divided about this. The people on our usability team are with Nielsen, but others (like me) are not so sure. Isn't accessibility to new windows a problem as it changes the focus? What do you think? Carolyn *** List Guidelines: http://webstandardsgroup.org/mail/guidelines.cfm Unsubscribe: http://webstandardsgroup.org/join/unsubscribe.cfm Help: memberh...@webstandardsgroup.org *** *** List Guidelines: http://webstandardsgroup.org/mail/guidelines.cfm Unsubscribe: http://webstandardsgroup.org/join/unsubscribe.cfm Help: memberh...@webstandardsgroup.org ***image001.png
Re: [WSG] Starting with HTML and CSS
What an amazing resource! Thank you. Fred On Thu, Feb 5, 2009 at 12:50 AM, Linda Mitchell lindamitch...@iinet.net.auwrote: This is a great resource that I am sending my students to http://www.opera.com/company/education/curriculum/ Linda -Original Message- From: li...@webstandardsgroup.org [mailto:li...@webstandardsgroup.org] On Behalf Of Katrina Sent: Tuesday, 3 February 2009 6:33 PM To: wsg@webstandardsgroup.org Subject: [WSG] Starting with HTML and CSS Gday WSGers! I am lucky enough to be a tutor for a web course at the local uni, and I love to point students towards Starting with HTML + CSS http://www.w3.org/Style/Examples/011/firstcss However, it uses absolute positioning. I would like to use a *huge* favour. Anyone want to write a simple blog post on how to take the HTML file already present in the link and convert it a 2-column design with a footer (most likely using floats OR even display:table!!)) That'd be excellent :) Sort of a Starting with HTML + CSS the sequel :) Many many thanks Kat *** List Guidelines: http://webstandardsgroup.org/mail/guidelines.cfm Unsubscribe: http://webstandardsgroup.org/join/unsubscribe.cfm Help: memberh...@webstandardsgroup.org *** *** List Guidelines: http://webstandardsgroup.org/mail/guidelines.cfm Unsubscribe: http://webstandardsgroup.org/join/unsubscribe.cfm Help: memberh...@webstandardsgroup.org *** *** List Guidelines: http://webstandardsgroup.org/mail/guidelines.cfm Unsubscribe: http://webstandardsgroup.org/join/unsubscribe.cfm Help: memberh...@webstandardsgroup.org ***
Re: [WSG] Starting with HTML and CSS
Hehe, I'm using Opera for over a year now and I didn't know they have such a good knowledge section on their website. Regards, -- Krystian - Sunlust Affordable Web Services in Eastbourne: http://eastbournewebdesign.net Mobile UK (Orange): 07528 036 337 Call for more information or email me. *** List Guidelines: http://webstandardsgroup.org/mail/guidelines.cfm Unsubscribe: http://webstandardsgroup.org/join/unsubscribe.cfm Help: memberh...@webstandardsgroup.org ***
[WSG] Link issue
Hi all: I'm having a strange link issue where three links in the content area are not linking and the code is valid. Each link is assigned with a class. Either I'm having a brain fart, or something strange is going on. It's probably a brain fart at this point. Any help appreciated. Page with link issue: http://www.richardvonsaal.com/about.html --Kristine *** List Guidelines: http://webstandardsgroup.org/mail/guidelines.cfm Unsubscribe: http://webstandardsgroup.org/join/unsubscribe.cfm Help: memberh...@webstandardsgroup.org ***
Re: [WSG] Link issue
It's something in your CSS. If you disable the CSS the links work fine. Not sure what code is causing it, but I'll try to look further. Steve Wilkison Digital Vision Media www.digitalvisionmedia.com On Feb 6, 2009, at 5:53 PM, Kristine Cummins wrote: Hi all: I’m having a strange link issue where three links in the content area are not linking and the code is valid. Each link is assigned with a class. Either I’m having a brain fart, or something strange is going on. It’s probably a brain fart at this point. Any help appreciated. Page with link issue: http://www.richardvonsaal.com/about.html --Kristine *** List Guidelines: http://webstandardsgroup.org/mail/guidelines.cfm Unsubscribe: http://webstandardsgroup.org/join/unsubscribe.cfm Help: memberh...@webstandardsgroup.org ***
Re: [WSG] Link issue
Mmm.. something strange happening with line spacing, cursor positioning or something in this column. If you try and block (as in block and paste) a piece of text you actually have to move the cursor along the line above. Weird??? This could mean that you can never actually position the cursor over the link to activate it. On Fri, February 6, 2009 11:53 pm, Kristine Cummins wrote: Hi all: I'm having a strange link issue where three links in the content area are not linking and the code is valid. Each link is assigned with a class. Either I'm having a brain fart, or something strange is going on. It's probably a brain fart at this point. Any help appreciated. Page with link issue: http://www.richardvonsaal.com/about.html --Kristine *** List Guidelines: http://webstandardsgroup.org/mail/guidelines.cfm Unsubscribe: http://webstandardsgroup.org/join/unsubscribe.cfm Help: memberh...@webstandardsgroup.org *** *** List Guidelines: http://webstandardsgroup.org/mail/guidelines.cfm Unsubscribe: http://webstandardsgroup.org/join/unsubscribe.cfm Help: memberh...@webstandardsgroup.org ***
Re: [WSG] Link issue
On Fri, 6 Feb 2009, Kristine Cummins wrote:
Hi all:
I'm having a strange link issue where three links in the content area are
not linking and the code is valid. Each link is assigned with a class.
Either I'm having a brain fart, or something strange is going on. It's
probably a brain fart at this point. Any help appreciated.
Page with link issue: http://www.richardvonsaal.com/about.html
Remove display: inline; from:
/* off white */
p {
background-color: inherit;
color: #f9f5ec;
display: inline;
font: normal .9em/1.8em century gothic, arial, verdana;
overflow: hidden;
padding-top: 33px;
}
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Re: [WSG] Link issue
Another clue... If you position the text cursor (as opposed to the mouse cursor) on the text just before a link... then use the right-arrow key to move this cursor over the link... then the link works as it should. On Fri, February 6, 2009 11:53 pm, Kristine Cummins wrote: Hi all: I'm having a strange link issue where three links in the content area are not linking and the code is valid. Each link is assigned with a class. Either I'm having a brain fart, or something strange is going on. It's probably a brain fart at this point. Any help appreciated. Page with link issue: http://www.richardvonsaal.com/about.html --Kristine *** List Guidelines: http://webstandardsgroup.org/mail/guidelines.cfm Unsubscribe: http://webstandardsgroup.org/join/unsubscribe.cfm Help: memberh...@webstandardsgroup.org *** *** List Guidelines: http://webstandardsgroup.org/mail/guidelines.cfm Unsubscribe: http://webstandardsgroup.org/join/unsubscribe.cfm Help: memberh...@webstandardsgroup.org ***
RE: SOLVED [WSG] Link issue
Chris - bingo - you got it it's the display:inline in the P tag.
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Subject: Re: [WSG] Link issue
On Fri, 6 Feb 2009, Kristine Cummins wrote:
Hi all:
I'm having a strange link issue where three links in the content area are
not linking and the code is valid. Each link is assigned with a class.
Either I'm having a brain fart, or something strange is going on. It's
probably a brain fart at this point. Any help appreciated.
Page with link issue: http://www.richardvonsaal.com/about.html
Remove display: inline; from:
/* off white */
p {
background-color: inherit;
color: #f9f5ec;
display: inline;
font: normal .9em/1.8em century gothic, arial, verdana;
overflow: hidden;
padding-top: 33px;
}
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Re: [WSG] Link issue
2009/2/7 Kristine Cummins des...@kristinecummins.com:
Hi all:
I'm having a strange link issue where three links in the content area are
not linking and the code is valid. Each link is assigned with a class.
Either I'm having a brain fart, or something strange is going on. It's
probably a brain fart at this point. Any help appreciated.
Page with link issue: http://www.richardvonsaal.com/about.html
--Kristine
Hi,
Make the following changes:
p {
background-color: inherit;
color: #f9f5ec;
display: inline; /* Remove this */
font: normal .9em/1.8em century gothic, arial, verdana;
overflow: hidden;
padding-top: 33px; /* Remove this / tweak */
}
or alternatively you could just do:
a.type1:link {
color:#F9F5EC;
margin:0;
padding:0;
position:relative; /* Add This */
text-decoration:underline;
}
However, the latter is a fix and the former is how it should be done.
Works in FF3/Win.
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