Help with table width 1

[piratefan]

I am working on a page that I have two images that I want in one row. I want the first image to be approximately 90% of the table and the last image 10%.

My problem is this. If I make the first image's width too long, I realize that I could be causing some horizontal scrolls with some viewers. I read somewhere that 585 pixels is a safe width that all should have no problem with. Trouble is, I think, that when I view the page, there is quite a bit of space from the end of the page and end of the screen. Are there any suggestions on how to handle this? Am I cutting it too short with a 585 width?
Thanks very much.

 

[BillyRayPreachersSon]

On a standard 800x600 Windows screen, with IE maximized, you have a clear 770 pixel width to work with.

This takes into account the scrollbar, and any window edges, should the window be fullscreen, but not maximized.

Hope this helps!

Dan

 

[piratefan]

Thanks Dan.

 

[BillyRayPreachersSon]

FYI,

Here's a list of guaranteed browser widths for various browsers, assuming the browser is full-screen:

Netscape 4:
Res:  640 x 480... Available width: 630px
Res:  800 x 600... Available width: 790px
Res: 1024 x 768... Available width: 1010px

Netscape 6:
Res:  640 x 480... Available width: 625px
Res:  800 x 600... Available width: 785px
Res: 1024 x 768... Available width: 1010px

IE 6:
Res:  640 x 480... Available width: 615px
Res:  800 x 600... Available width: 770px
Res: 1024 x 768... Available width: 995px

Sorry the list gives older browser sizes - I haven't updated it for the newer ones yet!

Hope this helps,

Dan

 

[BillyRayPreachersSon]

In fact, I've made that into an FAQ it's so helpful:

faq215-4670

Dan

 

[piratefan]

I guess the obvious question is how many would you guess use 640 x 480? If enough, to be safe, one should use 615 as the max width?
Is there anything one can do with that additional space to maybe look more aesthetic?
Appreciate it Dan.

 

[BillyRayPreachersSon]

I'm not sure about current stats, but 6 months ago, only about 2% of people were using 640 x 480... So I'm sure it's even less than that today.

IMHO, design for a minimum of 800 x 600 for most home and business users.

Dan

 

[piratefan]

Thanks very much Dan.