why can't I have a br after a closing table with Strict DTD 1

[y2k1981]

I've been validating my pages on the W3C site, and the only error left which I can't fix is one that says I can't have a br after a closing table tag. why is this? Do I have to use a <p> instead?

 

[ChrisHunt]

I think a <br> has to be used within a block element like a <p>, <form> or <td>. In any case, you shouldn't need to put a <br> directly after </table> - you'll get a line break there by default anyway.

-- Chris Hunt
Extra Connections Ltd

http://www.extracon.com

The real world's OK for a visit, but you wouldn't want to LIVE there!

 

[y2k1981]

thanks Chris. I know that closing the table automatically provides a line break, but I want another break because the tables are too close together. Will I just have to put an additional tr at the bottom of the table with a non-breaking space instead?

 

[ChrisHunt]

Rather than add extraneous <p>s and <br>s, just add some CSS to the second table to build up its top margin:
[tt]
<table style=&quot;margin-top:2em&quot;>
[/tt]

-- Chris Hunt
Extra Connections Ltd

http://www.extracon.com

The real world's OK for a visit, but you wouldn't want to LIVE there!

 

[y2k1981]

cool, never thought of that !!

Thanks chris