Re: Netscape messes up background images in tables

Hi Steve

----- Original Message -----
From: Steve Antonio <santonio(at)delanet.com>

> I know this isn't the problem, but I was just wondering if you guys are
> aware that "background" is not a legal attribute for the "TD" tag
according
> to W3C's HTML 4.0 spec.- just FYI  : )

You're quite right, of course.  I generally try to avoid code that isn't
valid according to the W3C spec, because using non-valid code can create
more problems than it solves!  :-)

However I came across this particular problem (table background images)
when I was working on a page for the intranet where I work, and was being
asked to create a page to a specified design.  The only way I could think
of to reproduce the design was to use a background image in a table, so I
gave it a go.  I've used it a few times since then, and so far haven't
heard of it causing any actual problems in any browser.

It's a valid point though.  [ Sorry - unintended pun :-) ]

Regards,
Donna
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