When I use float I lose the background

Hi all...

I have an smf forum and I wanted to use two columns of text, but when I use the float element I lose the background. Is something I can do to extinct this???

 

You need an element below both floated columns that will clear both of them.

Put this under both columns, but before the ending of the wrapper containing the background:

<p style="clear:both"></p>

 

It is important that you understand how floats work relative to their surroundings. See enclosing float elements for the cause of your problem.

cheers,

gary

 

I add this code with no results!
U mean I have to add this at end of each column separately or one time?

 

Oh, yes I understood what you said...
It works fine!!! Thank you very much my friend.

 

Another thing you can look into, which is very helpful is the clearfix. You can Google it. It helps clear problems like this across browsers.