Altering the layout using CSS

[dare001]

Hi,
I can't seem to get my head around this. I know that I can create a CSS file with definitions and layout features for DIVs with a .CSS extension and then link it to a page.
What I cant understand is the claim that the layout can be changed by altering the CSS file. Sure the layout will change, but doesnt it ultimately depend of the html file and how its structured. ie: how the Divs are placed in the HTML code?
Please, if any one can clarify this.. its much appreciated.

Thanks,
dare001

 

[mkrausnick]

Check out the CSS Zen Garden

http://www.csszengarden.com/.

This site shows how the same content can be displayed in completely different ways depending on the styles used.

Another fabulous CSS site is CSS Edge -

http://www.meyerweb.com/eric/css/edge/index.html.

Rick Meyer has written several books on the use of CSS.

Mike Krausnick
Dublin, California