Column layouts without tables
Created: 7 June 2006 Modified:Originally published on chrislynch.info website.
I’ve read off and on for about a year that web pages should no longer be using tables to format layout. I’ve tried with limited success to remove tables and replace them with divs. While a two column layout can be pretty successful I’ve found three column layouts to be problematic. When it comes to handling text resizing in the browser creating a three column layout with tables produces better results. Now I’ve read good arguments about reducing page size and gaining greater control of the page look with style sheets. I remember a co-worker saying that software development shouldn’t be primarily about speed but about the most easily maintained code. I’ve spent a few hours trying to make it work with divs and I of course learned a fair amount. How much of a concern would you place on not using tables? Should it even be a concern?
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