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[King of Red Lions]

Hi, is there anyway of putting two divs side by side without using the
float attribute? Many thanks.

 

[Neal]

King of Red Lions:

Hi, is there anyway of putting two divs side by side without using the
float attribute?

The position property works too. But you cannot reliably put another div
below two absolutely positioned side-by-side divs. Otherwise it's in some
ways better than a float.

 

[rf]

King of Red Lions

Hi, is there anyway of putting two divs side by side without using the
float attribute? Many thanks.

Begs the question: Why?

 

[Steve Pugh]

Hi, is there anyway of putting two divs side by side without using the
float attribute?

Use the position property.
Use display: table-cell (and/or other table display options).
Use display: inline-block (or inline-table).
Nest them inside an HTML table.
Use frames.

Each has pros and cons. Some of the cons can be quite major.

It often happens that float isn't the best choice but is often the
"least worst" choice.

Steve

 

[Spartanicus]

is there anyway of putting two divs side by side without using the
float attribute?

float is a css *property* (not attribute)

display:table-cell
display:inline-table
display:inline-block

Browser support varies.

Provide us with information on what you are actually trying to do for
more meaningful help.