Grid design basics: Grids for Web page layouts
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Since tables were co-opted for layout purposes, columns have become key to many Web design layouts, and this thinking continued when CSS took over from tables (at least in the minds of savvy designers) for Web-page presentation. However, other fields of layout design don’t think in arbitrary columns, they work with grids, and these form the basis for the structure of page designs. This article will provide the lowdown on grid design for Web pages.
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Mike Ritter
Dec 20th '08
at 4:10 pm
Really good job putting the theory into tangible practicable steps. I especially applaud the div clearer to maintain consistent tow height -- I just figured this out myself. Good tip on using odd-numbered margin units to accommodate borders. Finally, the graphic presentation w/ explanations were solid and helpful.