Why does div not stretch as it does in IE 2

[1DMF]

I've got a puzzler,

I have a containing div, which holds some floats, it works because the containing div center aligns the whole thing fine.

Only the div doesn't stretch down to hold the content where the end div tag is.

it does in IE but not FF , why is this happening, and how can I fix it.

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Thanks
1DMF.

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[feherke]

Hi

I think the Vragabond already gave you the explanation to this kind of problem in thread215-1371909.

Feherke.

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[Vragabond]

Ooooh, me being smart without even responding to the thread. I like it.

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[feherke]

Hi

While you are the all times #1 MVP in this forum, this is the probably close to normal for you... ;-)

Feherke.

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[1DMF]

I tried that feherke, adding float:left; to the containing div, but then the page doesn't centre.

it goes hard left and not centres.

So how do I contaion floating columns and make margin:0 auto; work?



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"If a shortcut was meant to be easy, it wouldn't be a shortcut, it would be the way!

 

[feherke]

Hi

I think you misunderstood something. Apply the clearfix trick. I applied it ( thanks to FireBug ) and works.

Feherke.

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[Vragabond]

You can also add [tt]overflow: auto;[/tt] to the container. Sometimes it works nicely.

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[1DMF]

Gotya, thanks feherke, works a treat!

Pain in the butt FF, I was just starting to warm to it then IE7 came out and i'm back to liking IE

Though having learnt the new way of doing things CSS / standards, etc.., I can certainly see why you all hated IE6 - lol

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"If a shortcut was meant to be easy, it wouldn't be a shortcut, it would be the way!

 

[1DMF]

You can also add overflow: auto; to the container. Sometimes it works nicely.

might that cause unwanted scroll bars to appear?

"In complete darkness we are all the same, only our knowledge and wisdom separates us, don't let your eyes deceive you."

"If a shortcut was meant to be easy, it wouldn't be a shortcut, it would be the way!

 

[Vragabond]

It might. But it doesn't on your page.

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[1DMF]

spot on as usual Vragabond

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