I am just learning how to put a web page together using the very basic basics of HTML and CSS. What I really want to do right is put the main body text of my page into two or three columns, but I can't figure out how. I have asked around, and some people have given me examples of code for width and stuff, but most (if not all) of it is still gibberish to me.
Can somebody please help?There are several ways to achieve multi column layout.
The solution is dependent on your design: fixed or floating widths, margins, borders, padding, header or footer containers, streatching of containers.
Once you have chosen your solution, you must not change it at a later stage. Doing so usually leads to problems.
With is in mind, what is gibberish? css in general or a layout that does not work for you?Just some of the terminology and the coding.
div is one that comes to mind. I understand the general methods of the codes, but some of the commands and word or abbreviations used in them are confusing. . .Give some examplesdiv is one that comes to mind
A "div" is a HTML block level element that marks up a logical DIVision in a page/document. Other than that, it bears no specific semantic value, and is often used either to divide (no pun intended) a document into sections (header, menu, content, footer, etc.) or to serve as a "general" containing block - although that practice should be applied with some care.
If any of the above is just more "gibberish" to you, you're in for a bumpy ride...
Can somebody please help?There are several ways to achieve multi column layout.
The solution is dependent on your design: fixed or floating widths, margins, borders, padding, header or footer containers, streatching of containers.
Once you have chosen your solution, you must not change it at a later stage. Doing so usually leads to problems.
With is in mind, what is gibberish? css in general or a layout that does not work for you?Just some of the terminology and the coding.
div is one that comes to mind. I understand the general methods of the codes, but some of the commands and word or abbreviations used in them are confusing. . .Give some examplesdiv is one that comes to mind
A "div" is a HTML block level element that marks up a logical DIVision in a page/document. Other than that, it bears no specific semantic value, and is often used either to divide (no pun intended) a document into sections (header, menu, content, footer, etc.) or to serve as a "general" containing block - although that practice should be applied with some care.
If any of the above is just more "gibberish" to you, you're in for a bumpy ride...