Page Layout and Screen Resolution

  • Thread starter Arthur F. Wilkerson III
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Arthur F. Wilkerson III

I have a problem keeping layers and objects in the same position when
the
page is viewed with different resolutions. I have optimized my pages
for IE
6+ and 1024 x 768, which is what the pages are most viewed with.

I think that I have noted that some pages have code to redraw or
resize the
page design when it is viewed in different resolutions. Is this
feasible and
if so, how do you accomplish this using FP 2003?

http://da19.alada.gov is the web page in question. Thanks in advance
for any
assistance.
 
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Mark Fitzpatrick

I hate to say it, but one of the best ways is not to use layers at all and
instead to use tables as you can specify percentages of widths for them
(letting them adapt to the browser size). Basically though, you would have
to use a lot more abosolutely positioned layers. For example, the layer for
the tri-county bad check writers will always stay inthe same place because
it is set for absolute positioning as is the box indicating the new url for
the site. The downside of this approach is it can get really messy to work
with depending upon your page's layout.

Also, you may want to avoid using the flashing red circles. Blinking text
and flashing items are a fairly dead phenomenon anymore on the web as they
tend to turn people off, and can actually be dangerous for some individuals.
People who are prone to seizures can be thrown into seizure when watching a
flashin red item. Although the frequency of the flash differs per
individual, it's best to avoid red as a flashing color entirely.

Hope this helps,
Mark Fitzpatrick
Microsoft MVP - FrontPage
 
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Arthur F. Wilkerson III

Mark,

Thanks, I have already moved to a table instead of the layers.
The light was there to attract attention to a get tough policy by the
DA. I had no idea of effects of the flashing red light.
Any ideas on attention getters in lieu of flashing lights?

Arthur
 
J

Jim Buyens

Please view:

Fitting Pages to the Browser Window
http://www.interlacken.com/winnt/tips/tipshow.aspx?tip=39

and

Top Ten Traps for New FrontPage Designers
http://www.interlacken.com/winnt/tips/tipshow.aspx?tip=29

Jim Buyens
Microsoft FrontPage MVP
http://www.interlacken.com
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