fixing width of DIV

[Blueman2]

Is it possible to fix the width of a DIV so that content added will continually flow down and not expand the div. I know this works with tables but I'm trying to get away from using them and can't seem to find an answer to this one.

It might be the max width setting but there is no such thing in the css panel in dreamweaver mx 2004. If that is the answer , then I guess I can hand-code it. I'm wondering if it's time to upgrade?

thanks

 

[johnwm]

Check out faq222-2244 to see how to get the best from these forums - it gives guidance on asking questions and ackowledging answers given. For this question, just set the width property of the div:

<div style="width:300px;">

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[Blueman2]

Thanks,

I did have the width property set in the CSS but apparently I had some other property set that was forcing the content to push the box out.

I just created a new div after your reply and with the height and width and no other property's and for some reason, some of the content flowed outside the BOX. As soon as I changed the "Positioning Type" to "Absolute" it worked fine.