CSS questions

[Andrew J. Mutch]

Steve,

Even though I have become a style sheet convert - there nothing like
changing a couple lines of text in your style sheet file and watching the
changes cascade through your site - you raise a good point about browser
compatability problems.  I think Tom Dowling made the point a while back
that you shouldn't be using your style sheets to create effects that
render your page unusable when they are removed.  I know the temptation is
great and its probably why I have restricted its use to fonts,
backgrounds, and margins.  Abusing style sheets is no better than abusing
HTML code.

Andrew Mutch
Northville District Library
Northville, MI


On Thu, 5 Feb 1998, Steve Thomas wrote:

> At 03:55 PM 98/02/05 -0800, Bob Duncan wrote:
> >Much of what's in the CSS1 spec does not yet work with the majority of
> >browsers, and some style sheet rules can actually have adverse effects on
> >browsers: ...
> >
> 
> Add to that the fact that many users still use pre-version 4 browsers that
> don't support style sheets at all, and one could make a good case for NOT
> using style sheets at this time. After all, most people who create web
> pages actually do want others to use them, at least once, so it is foolish
> to put barriers in their way. (Seems to me I've heard this thread before:
> anyone want to start a debate about frames?)
> 
> On the other hand, many of us are finding style sheets just too compelling
> an idea to ignore. (Plus they're fun!)
> 
> I guess the bottom line advice is to proceed with caution. Which is pretty
> good advice for anything really.  :-)
> 
> >I highly recommend that anyone interested in playing with style sheets
> >check out Web Review's "Style Sheets Reference Guide"
> ><http://style.webreview.com/>, ...
> 
> I second that. It's an excellent resource for those who want to take the
> risks but would like to know what they are first.
> 
> 
> Steve
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