[HELP] Site having problem showing on FireFox!

Discussion in 'HTML & Website Design' started by TormentedJewelry, Sep 5, 2007.

  1. #1
    Here's the link.

    It looks fine in I.E. 7 at a 1280x960 and 1280x1024 resolution, but when I looked at another computer with a different resolution OR look at another browser such as FireFox and Opera, it looks totally screwed.

    How can I fix that?
     
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    It looks the same to me in my Firefox 2.x and Opera 9.x Browsers at 1280x1024 & 1024x768 resolution but the layout breaks at 800x600 resolution (approx 4% of visitors WWW estimate). The latter is because you are using absolute CSS sizing and dimensions (mostly pixels) -- change to relative values for flexible page layout.
     
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    I already have relative. Would it help if I placed my codes here?
     
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    Maybe we are talking about two different pages -- i have been checking http://www.aiddictedlayouts.com/ -- no need to post your coding, it is revealed as a result of CSS and Markup validation.

    James
     
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    That's what I thought.

    Anyways, no...we're talking about the same page. What are you confused about? I've aleady positioned my layers as relative.
     
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    I am not confused -- your dimensions (widths, margins, et al) are in pixels - absolute values.
     
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    Ah. I thought you meant if I positioned it absolute. As in position:absolute;
    So what can I do instead of px?
     
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    % and em -- check out the CSS on my home page (sig below)
     
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    Does anyone else agree with jamesicus? I really don't want to convert everything to percentage if it isn't going to work.

    Anyone else have any ideas before I try out jamesicus's?
     
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    Not just % but also em for such things as padding, margins, etc. And don't convert your CSS/Markup just because I suggest it! Research and read-up on the underlying principles (which should be done before embarking on any Web page Authoring). It is good that you are seeking other input -- you may get some that makes more sense and is more usable for you -- go with what you think is best.
     
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    Thanks, but I don't really know what I am suppose to be researching.
    I just want my site to be compatible in other browsers and screen resolutions, and I have no clue how to do that.

    Maybe you can give me some links that will help me fix the problem?
     
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    BTW, don't forget cell phone/Iphone/PDA Web page rendering which is becoming more and more popular -- I am afraid your page breaks there.

    Cell phone screen viewing can be emulated in Firefox via the top pull-down menu: Web Developer--Miscellaneous--Small Screen Rendering (easier yet via the Chuck Pederick Developer toolbar if you have it installed). The same facility is available in Opera -- another excellent developer tool -- via Small screen (toggle) from View on the top tool bar.
     
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    Ok, I'll check that out.
    Anyone else?
     
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    Anyone? I haven't got the chance to check jamesicus's info yet, but I'm open to any new ideas.
     
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