[css-d] 2 boxes not flush on left

I have a topper #namebar and a leftnav. They both have a left margin of 1.3em, but they don't line up on the left. I would like to know why . . . http://njlada.com/sandbox/ -- this message was sent by Kimi Wei 201.475.1854 http://thewei.com

Re: [css-d] 2 boxes not flush on left

On May 31, 2008, at 5:37 PM, Kim Brooks Wei wrote: I have a topper #namebar and a leftnav. They both have a left margin of 1.3em, but they don't line up on the left. I would like to know why . . . http://njlada.com/sandbox/ #namebar has a font-size of 1.2em (ends up computing to 17px on my

[css-d] what is transparent url

hello everyone, I have come across a few sites that have code: background:transparent url(/img/filename.gif) What is the transparent element for? -- Rob Freeman [EMAIL PROTECTED] __ css-discuss [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [css-d] 2 boxes not flush on left

Kim Brooks Wei wrote: I have a topper #namebar and a leftnav. They both have a left margin of 1.3em, but they don't line up on the left. I would like to know why . . . http://njlada.com/sandbox/ As Philippe said. So, to make the elements line up where you want them to on the left, while

Re: [css-d] what is transparent url

Rob freeman wrote: hello everyone, I have come across a few sites that have code: background:transparent url(/img/filename.gif) What is the transparent element for? The 'background' property is short for both 'background-color' and 'background-image', so such a declaration says s/he wants a

Re: [css-d] what is transparent url

but why declare this? isnt this set as a default.. 2008/5/31 Gunlaug Sørtun [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Rob freeman wrote: hello everyone, I have come across a few sites that have code: background:transparent url(/img/filename.gif) What is the transparent element for? The 'background' property is

Re: [css-d] what is transparent url

Rob freeman wrote: but why declare this? isnt this set as a default.. Yes, it is - or at least should be. No harm in spelling it out though, and I do so routinely. In some cases a set of stylesheets includes reset styles that contain colored background, and other times certain elements are

[css-d] FireFox problem?

Can anyone spot what I'm doing wrong here: http://www.peredur.uklinux.net/PlaceForWords/case-studies.html It renders exactly how I want it to in Opera and Konqueror. It's OK in IE6 - a bit odd, but acceptable. It's all over the place in FireFox, which seems to push some of the paragraphs

Re: [css-d] FireFox problem?

Peter Bradley wrote: Can anyone spot what I'm doing wrong here: http://www.peredur.uklinux.net/PlaceForWords/case-studies.html It renders exactly how I want it to in Opera and Konqueror. It's OK in IE6 - a bit odd, but acceptable. It's all over the place in FireFox, which seems to push

Re: [css-d] FireFox problem?

Peter Bradley wrote: http://www.peredur.uklinux.net/PlaceForWords/case-studies.html This is the first time I've ever come across something that's OK in Opera and Konq, but not in FF, so I'm sure I'm just missing something blindingly obvious. All browsers at my end show the same. If you

Re: [css-d] FireFox problem?

Peter Bradley wrote: http://www.peredur.uklinux.net/PlaceForWords/case-studies.html This is the first time I've ever come across something that's OK in Opera and Konq, but not in FF, so I'm sure I'm just missing something blindingly obvious. All browsers at my end show the same. I

Re: [css-d] FireFox problem?

Ysgrifennodd Gunlaug Sørtun: snip / All browsers at my end show the same. If you want the paragraph-text to line up with the image, you'll have to zero out the top margin, like so... #content p.thumbnaillist { font-size: 90%; margin-top: 0; } ...(pay attention to the added

Re: [css-d] FireFox problem?

Ysgrifennodd Del Wegener: I checked it in FF and it looks fine. However, in IE7, the Menu/links on the left are all messed up. The boxes are quite narrow (they appear to be the right length) so the words do not fit inside, as you move down the menu the boxes are all presented before the

Re: [css-d] FireFox problem?

Peter Bradley wrote: I don't understand why the added specificity was needed, though. Could you explain that to me, please? Necessary in order to override the paragraph-styles you have higher up in the stylesheet... #content p { margin : 20px 30px 20px 0; } Georg --

Re: [css-d] FireFox problem?

Ysgrifennodd Gunlaug Sørtun: #content p { margin : 20px 30px 20px 0; } Georg D'oh. I forgot. IDs count more than classes, don't they. Half a day of my life wasted for forgetting that! Thanks a million Georg. Peter

Re: [css-d] FireFox problem?

Peter Bradley wrote: I forgot. IDs count more than classes, don't they. Yes, and specificity gets strengthen by adding parents/grandparents to the selector-chain. You can go all the way back to the root (html) if necessary, and add even more specificity and fine-tune targeting by including

Re: [css-d] FireFox problem?

Ysgrifennodd Del Wegener: I rechecked both FF and IE7 and they are now fine. Good looking page. Del Better looking now, thanks to you and the others! :) Many thanks. Peter __ css-discuss [EMAIL PROTECTED]