3 column layout - float or fixed

[Cullen411]

I'm looking at a 3 column layout design, should I go for a Float or fixed position. What would be the benefits of floating column over fixed?

I've come across this tutorial

http://css.maxdesign.com.au/floatutorial/tutorial0916.htm

and this appears to more or less suit my needs, I just wanted to check out the advantages and disadvantages of both options.

thanks.

 

[Vragabond]

Your question is confusing since you seem to be mixing two different things. Fixed applies to units, where a fixed design is one that is limited to certain size in pixels or other absolute units, while fluid design is one that adjusts according to the screen size since it is specified in percentages.

On the other hand, a three column layout can be achieved either with absolute positioning or floats. Absolute positioning works by having the main column not positioned and side columns absolutely positioned and floats work by floating columns next to each other.

I suppose there might be positive aspects to both, however I think that fluid design in floats is the best way to go. The example you've pointed to seems to be a pretty good one and I would go with that were I you.

 

[jstreich]

The other way is "holy grail" ound here:

http://glish.com/css/7.asp

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[Cullen411]

Sorry, I should have been clearer and said absolute and floats rather than fixed and floats.

The holy grail

http://glish.com/css/7.asp

confuses me slightly
I realise that it's built to cope with IE5 and the incorrect box model, though I'm trying to get my head around the leftcontent and centercontent

Is it that in IE 5, the leftcontent would be 200 px in width therefore the centercontent has a margin-left: 199px; and a
border:1px solid #000;

and in other more compliant browsers the
leftcontent would be 202px wide with a border:1px solid #000; and margin-left: 201px; and in this case the border overlaps

does this make sense?

thanks for your help.

 

[Cullen411]

sorry in both cases the border overlaps?

 

[Foamcow]

To anwser your 3 questions in order

floats. without a doubt.

Yes

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