You were working on that level a couple of months ago, eh?
Then why is it that the snippet you posted here is so fucked up?
If you would have read the post, the snippet was intended only to list
the order of instructions so I could ask where - in that order - a
particular tag should be.
Here's an example of what I do:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2555283933&category=20114&rd=1
As I stated in another post, I only use HTML to prepare eBay ads. An
eBay ad has a shelf life of 7 days, it has to be concise and present
the information so the viewer takes it all in at once, and it
shouldn't be distracting in either layout or content. Simple is best.
Here are some hints, sparky:
1. First and foremost, unless you think this is still 1997, you shouldn't be
dictating presentation via HTML. HTML is for structure and thankfully the
standards bodies have begun to get control of the problem of idiots abusing
their creation. They've now begun removing presentational elements and
attributes from the specification(s) in favor of CSS.
It's best to know what someone is trying to do before you pontificate.
CSS has its place, but simple HTML works for 30-40 line presentations
with a couple of graphics, some text, and no links or buttons. I may
have 20 or 30 of these up at once, and in 7 days they're history.
They are only viewed by, maybe, 75 people.
2. <font> is one such deprecated element.
3. <th> denotes a table heading. Is this a data table? If so, where are the
<thead> and <tbody> elements and the appropriate scope/heading attributes?
4. "height" is a deprecated and mostly unsupported attribute of <td> and
<th>
The other post said that tables work best for what I do. I set up a
template, pop the appropriate image (with the image done to the same
dimensions (480 px wide by x high) for one, and 480 by 200 for the
smaller one) in the appropriate row and data, change a bit of copy in
one data place, and use boilerplate in the second. Each ad has the
same appearance.
5. If you intend on creating a heading effect with your <font size=6> why
not be a big boy and use the more appropriate <h1> element?
I don't know the difference. A "why" would be required for me to
change.
6. <font size=3> is the default size of text anyway, so why bother bloating
the markup with it?
Bloat with 40 lines?
7. The <blockquote> has a purpose, although I'm sure you're abusing it to
indent text.
It works. I don't know of a different way. It shortens the text
line, makes the copy more readable, and gives me margins. If there's
a better way, with a "why" attached", I'll try it.
8. <b> is deprecated. If you wish that section of text to have emphasis,
use <strong>. If you're trying to create a heading, use the appropriate
<hx> element. If you just want fat text, use CSS
9. Remember - despite how basic those links were that I gave you, you're the
moron who doesn't know where to put your "width" attribute.
Yep. I missed that part. The image dictates the width of the table.
I don't like constraining the image by dimensions (480 x 280) or
(=50%) so I crop the image in Photoshop7 to the size I want to use.
I use a 1024 x 768 resolution on my screen, but I was looking for a
way to make sure my ad doesn't distort for someone with an 800 x 600
resolution.
Get your pea brain past these items and you can take the plastic sheets off
your bed tonight.
One last note. You said, "I can out-smart-ass you anytime. If you want
lessons, I'll set a rate for you."
You need to be *smart* to be a "smart-ass" and I'm afraid you just don't
qualify.
Smart's a relative thing. I'm smart enough to know that I need to
find out what someone wants to do before I start spouting off. You
want to give directions for a month long safari when someone just
wants to find the closest grocery store.
I'm smart enough to know that HTML and CSS are merely tools and you
don't need a bulldozer to dig a hole deep enough to bury a teacup in
it. Complicated is not better when simple works.
These are gaps in your smarts that probably match the gaps in your
smile.
Now, if you want to offer improvements on what I actually do, based on
the sample I've offered, I'd appreciate it. If not, go on back to the
mirror and admire yourself.
Alt.html is not a help forum. I know this. However, many of the
postings are questions about how to do something. I'm not asking to
be taught HTML or CSS, but asking about some specific things. Some
people do like to provide answers. I'm looking for that type of
person, and not someone that wants to brag about his day job and imply
he's an expert in some field.
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