Sent by Gary Turner on 25 April 2005 00:12
Gary Turner wrote:
> Arnie Shafer wrote:
>
>> Could someone please explain <snip>
>
> Try this;
>
> <p style="text-align: center; <snip>
Then Arnie wrote [off list]
> <snip>
> Question - Shouldn't the style components be in the style sheet?
As a rule, yes. I inlined them for example purposes. It is up to you
to determine how these elements should be selected.
> I don't understand the overflow, how does it clear the floats? <snip>"
This is one of those esoteric and arcane bits of knowledge shared only
among those of advanced learning and wisdom. So, if I told you, I'd have
to ... ;)
Look at <http://www.w3.org/TR/CSS21/visudet.html#root-height>.
Basically this means that if the {height: auto;}, the default, and
{overflow: auto;}[1] (the default is 'visible'), then the container will
expand to contain descendant floats if those floats are descended from
in-the-flow elements.
cheers,
gary
[1] I've found that {overflow: hidden;} works as well. I haven't
checked {overflow: scroll;} as I see no point.
--
Anyone can build a usable web site. It takes a graphics designer to
make it slow, confusing, and painful to use.
______________________________________________________________________
css-discuss [EMAIL-REMOVED]]
http://www.css-discuss.org/mailman/listinfo/css-d
List wiki/FAQ -- http://css-discuss.incutio.com/
Supported by evolt.org -- http://www.evolt.org/help_support_evolt/
