CSS Slow Rendering in IE 1

[mawilliams]

I've noticed that when I load a webpage completley designed using CSS and XHTML on to my webserver and then access it, it takes a a split second to render in IE.

Basically what happens is when I type in the web address and hit go, the page flashes up as it would if the style sheets had not been linked, but only for a split second and then it renders them and displays the page correctly.

Has anyone else noticed this problem or know how to solve it?

Cheers
Mark

 

[Vragabond]

Are you using link or import call to access your stylesheet? I have seen some delays in IE with import so you might want to switch to link.

 

[BabyJeffy]

I would also be looking at the validity of both the markup and the css as well. Check they validate against the doctype you are using. If you already do this, then ignore this post

Cheers,
Jeff

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[mawilliams]

Yeah that would be what it is then. The reason I prefer the import call is that the older browsers ignore it, so at least the site will be viewable. But I suppose the best solution would be to use one sheet that has basic things like fonts (I can use the link method for this) and another for layout (I can use the import method for this). Unless anyone has any better ideas?

Many thanks for you help anyway Vragabond.

Mark

 

[ChrisHunt]

Check your server logs and see if you actually get any visitors using "older browsers". Then decide whether it's worth weathering the disadvantages of @importing your CSS.

-- Chris Hunt
Webmaster & Tragedian
Extra Connections Ltd

 

[LFI]

Put this in the head section of your page.

<script type="text/javascript"> </script>

No questions asked, please.

Okay, for an explanation, check out Flash of Unstyled Content.

It is the coincidence of the century that I read your post earlier today and found a reference to this article in a book I was reading tonight! The Zen of CSS Design by Dave Shea and Molly E. Holzschlag.

'hope this helps.

--Dave


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O Time, Strength, Cash, and Patience!

 

[tsdragon]

Thanks for that useful link!


Tracy Dryden

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For you are crunchy, and good with mustard.

 

[mawilliams]

Yeah thanks for that Dave, that link was very useful indeed.

Cheers
Mark

 

[LFI]

You're welcome!

Like I said, it was a wild coincidence that I stumbled across the reference the very night I read the post!

The book seems pretty cool for anyone who's ever been impressed by the CSS Zen Garden site, by the way. I managed to find a copy in my local library.

Check it out!

--Dave


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O Time, Strength, Cash, and Patience!