table issues 2

[iisman]

I have a 3x3 table, where the middlle column is meant to be dynamic, and resize depending on the content. It is a db admin, so depending on the # of db fields, the center col could be quite wide.

the problem - after a certain width, the two outer cols virtually disappear. is there a way to hold them at 30 px, no matter what width the mid col is?

i use css right now to hold the with of cols 1 and 3 at 30px, and I have not specified a width for the mid col.

Any suggestions?

 

[Vragabond]

If you have specified width of the two fixed columns 30px, the browsers should respect that and do not attempt to shrink beyond that point. You might try adding table-layout: fixed; to your table declarations if it would help. If not, you could always revert to the outdated transparent gif in the column that shouldn't shrink.

 

[BabyJeffy]

To add to Vragabond's suggestions... maybe include width:auto on the middle column of cells. That's what it should be using by default... but adding it specifically may make your problem disappear.

Cheers,
Jeff


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[iisman]

Thank you both for your tips.

Unfortunately, the only one that worked was using a .gif spacer to force cols 1 and 3 to stay at 30px.

As you noted, vragabond, thats an awful way to have to do things, and I was in fact trying to avoid that.

I will use it for now, since it's just an 'admin' page, for internal use.

If anyone else had any sugg's for this issue, please post, as i'd like to know a way around for future use.

Thanks again.

 

[Vragabond]

Could we see all the code that you're using? And the platform you're testing it on. I had no trouble keeping table cells from shrinking on my system.