Hi there I have been doing all my sites to a fixed width e.g. 1024px. Is it better to design my layout as a percentage, other than a fixed width or height for a box model? Many thanks in advance CHEERS
Hi, Try to use Layout in Percentage format because if you make your layout in fixed format and suppose you have created your layout in 1024*768 format and one open your layout in 800*600 resolution then it will act like a scratched web page. But if you have taken that layout in percentage then it will automatically adjust itself according to screen resolution. "World is not enough, If I want to win"
I think it depends on the site. If it's an information site that's done by a developer, it will often be done fluid width. I often design sites in photoshop and write the HTML and CSS to match. Therefore, I end up using the fixed width pixel method. BTW, my site width is usually 960px (it fits nicely inside a 1024px screen).
But what if you are going to develop a site using dreamwear or any other designing tool such as .Net then you should go for percentage.
Well, fixed width layout will make your life (i mean designing process) easier, don't have to be bothered with unexpectional stretching.. IMO, i prefer fixed layout until now (don't want to be frustated because of jumpy layout)