Hi Ted, Here is an example: http://www.maxdesign.com.au/presentation/liquid-layouts/background.htm
HTH Russ > Sounds simple enough? However, I'd like the columns to be flexible. So, my > first thought was to create two background images, one for the right and one > for the left and apply them to the div and another element. But that doesn't > sound like the best idea, I still need them to vary their distances. Here's > my next idea: create a single background image of a line. Apply it as the > background with a style like this: > #targeted-div {background: url(line.gif} 33% 0 repeat-y;} > and just for simplicity > #inner-div {background: url(line.gif} 66% 0 repeat-y;} > > I'd try this out right now, but I'm editor less at this moment. ****************************************************** The discussion list for http://webstandardsgroup.org/ See http://webstandardsgroup.org/mail/guidelines.cfm for some hints on posting to the list & getting help ******************************************************