Some basic definitions
http://css.maxdesign.com.au/floatutorial/definitions.htm

Block level example
http://css.maxdesign.com.au/floatutorial/introduction02.htm

Inline example
http://css.maxdesign.com.au/floatutorial/introduction01.htm

HTH
Russ


> At 16:27 +1100 26/3/04, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
>> 
>> So the behaviour you are seeing is what it should be for a block level
>> element - on the other hand if you convert it to an inline element then it
>> will function as you expect - i.e. only fill out to the lenght of the text.
> 
> I'd appreciate a short simple description or definition of theses two
> ideas, any takers?

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