Re: Nested tables and DW templates

Janet, a variation to this if you're going to use nested tables is to make 
Border="1" for the first table, border="3" for the next, and border="5" for 
the next so you can see what belongs to what table.    The result looks 
horrible but he sure helps you find out what belongs to what.  Then go 
through and change all the borders to 0 and the tables do what the're 
supposed to.

Another important trick with tables is to have a lot of discipline with how 
you actually write the code.  For example, never type <tr> without also 
typing </tr>, then use the arrows or mouse to go between the two row tags 
and never type <td> without also typing </td>.

If you have a disciplined routine with indenting it's a lot easier too.  
Dreamweaver offers a splendid way to tidy all that up with the "Apply source 
formatting" command which ensures everything is perfectly laid out.

Cheers,
Mike Kear
AFP Web Development
Windsor, NSW, Australia
http://www.afp.zip.com.au


>From: Janet Childs <janet(at)promotioncentral.com>
>To: Kym Jones <kjones(at)adam.com.au>
>CC: hwg-techniques(at)hwg.org
>Subject: Re: Nested tables and DW templates
>Date: Fri, 28 Apr 2000 14:09:13 -0400
>
><quote>
>I check each step with both IE and Netscape as I go. That
>way, if something is going to go awry, I see it immediately, rather than
>having to hunt down a "culprit" when the page is finished.
></quote>
>
>Another handy trick to keep in mind is to set the border=1 as you build.
>Then as you preview the page you can see the actual structure holding it
>all together. Once you are finished just go back and reset to border=0.
>It has been a major time saver and bug fixer over the years for me.
>
>--
>Janet M. Childs
>Marketing Director
>Promotion Central Web Design Studio
>
>http://www.promotioncentral.com
>mailto:janet(at)promotioncentral.com
>phone: (540) 955-4242

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