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  1. 8th May 2008 11:35 #1
    wiseant
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    Hi All - hope I've got the right forum here

    Any HTML gurus out there?

    I'm in the process of building my website - I used to write some HTML code years ago but now with all the different Monitor resolutions out there is there a specific way to layout Text and Tables where they will be automatically resized based on different users' resolution, e.g. 800x600, 1024x768, 1280×1024, as well as the newer LCD stuff

    What I want to avoid are web pages that appear either too big or too small and that don't automatically resize for the user

    BTW I want to avoid using activex and javascript if I can [seems some people disable these for security purposes]

    Any code or any links?

    Also, where can I find simple code to embed windows media, quicktime, and flash - again I am looking for simple stuff that does not require activex or javascript if possible

    I don't want to get into Dreamweaver etc, I would prefer just using a text editor unless someone knows of a good, fast, open source HTML editor

    TIA
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  2. 8th May 2008 13:57 #2
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    Use a percentage for your main containers:

    Code:
    <html>

<head>
  <title></title>
</head>
<body style="background:#000000">
<div style="width:95%;background:#FF0000;margin:auto;">
<div style="float:left;width:25%;background:#FFFFFF">
Some links
Some links
Some links
</div>


Some text</p>
</div>
</body>
</html>
    Search for liquid layout for better examples.


    Also, where can I find simple code to embed windows media, quicktime, and flash - again I am looking for simple stuff that does not require activex or javascript if possible
    Actually no there is not for windows media and to some degree the others. Flash works well because the plug-in becomes a middle man for different browsers and platforms. Overall its the best choice for embedding any media in page.

    A free editor that I have tried is Notepad++ http://notepad-plus.sourceforge.net/

    I use paid for version of coffeecup but they do have free version: http://www.coffeecup.com/free-editor/

    I downloaded free version once and to tell the truth couldn't find much difference than real version. It does add a link to the bottom of any new page you create with it and doesn't come with a lot of the crap you get with paid version like stock buttons.... The link can be removed the next time you edit the page and I'm pretty sure there is no stipulation that you have to leave it there.
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  3. 8th May 2008 17:01 #3
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    Hi thecoalman

    Thanks for the info and the links

    I used to use CoffeeCup - probably have it on a CD somewhere

    I also see that this kind of HTML is now called "liquid layout" - interesting
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  4. 8th May 2008 18:14 #4
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    Coffeecup is free upgrade for life, if you think you might remember the email address you gave them or have the disc you should easily be able to get the latest release. If you know the email you only have to login and it will take you to a page with direct links to the newest versions of all the software you purchased.
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