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virgohippy · 2006-06-30, 04:15 PM

I wonder what % of the 20% or so of surfers who view at 800x600 are really just webmasters trying to see what the surfers see... |badidea|

I like to layout stuff so it looks best at 1024, but keep it looking decent at 800. If you can keep a scroll bar from appearing at the bottom when viewed at 800 the rest is pretty easy.

JustSomeGuy · 2006-07-02, 09:17 PM

thanks...

virgo, do set it up so the browser window resizes to fit your sites? the only reason i ask is i'm wondering how many people have their browsers set to full screen on start-up & if it had ever caused you any problems?

virgohippy · 2006-07-02, 09:50 PM

If you're asking whether or not I use sneaky java tricks to force a window resize, the answer is No.

That'll get ya banned from listing at some places!

What I mean is that I view at 1024, and like to make use of % widths, rather than absolute pixel widths. This gives tables that "stretchy" effect. Just have to be careful with it, cuz it can make things real funky real quick.

A few tips on working in 1024:

- About 750 pixels are available to work with at 800 resolution.

- If there are borders on two sides, center your table! As resolution changes, so do widths.

- Keep standard font sizes 12-14. Less is too small at 1024, more is too big at 800.

- Preview your sites at 800. If you're using FireFox this is very helpful: http://chrispederick.com/work/webdeveloper/
(Thanks for sharing it Cleo)

2006-06-30, 04:15 PM	#1
virgohippy Madness is like gravity. All it takes is a little... push. Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: California Posts: 1,679	I wonder what % of the 20% or so of surfers who view at 800x600 are really just webmasters trying to see what the surfers see... \|badidea\| I like to layout stuff so it looks best at 1024, but keep it looking decent at 800. If you can keep a scroll bar from appearing at the bottom when viewed at 800 the rest is pretty easy. __________________ ~Warm and Fuzzy.

2006-07-02, 09:50 PM	#3
virgohippy Madness is like gravity. All it takes is a little... push. Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: California Posts: 1,679	If you're asking whether or not I use sneaky java tricks to force a window resize, the answer is No. That'll get ya banned from listing at some places! What I mean is that I view at 1024, and like to make use of % widths, rather than absolute pixel widths. This gives tables that "stretchy" effect. Just have to be careful with it, cuz it can make things real funky real quick. A few tips on working in 1024: - About 750 pixels are available to work with at 800 resolution. - If there are borders on two sides, center your table! As resolution changes, so do widths. - Keep standard font sizes 12-14. Less is too small at 1024, more is too big at 800. - Preview your sites at 800. If you're using FireFox this is very helpful: http://chrispederick.com/work/webdeveloper/ (Thanks for sharing it Cleo) __________________ ~Warm and Fuzzy.

2006-07-02, 09:17 PM	#2
JustSomeGuy Internet! Is that thing still around? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 7	thanks... virgo, do set it up so the browser window resizes to fit your sites? the only reason i ask is i'm wondering how many people have their browsers set to full screen on start-up & if it had ever caused you any problems?