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Both are fine!
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Oct 21, 2003, 07:18 #1
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Main Table of Webpage Alignment: Left or Center?
For example, say I have a 700 pixel wide main table for a web page, would you prefer it to be docked to the left of the screen or in the centre?
Please vote on the poll and give reasoning.
I ask this because up til now I've been creating web designs where the table is centre aligned, but I've seen a few web pages with the main table left aligned and just some 'space' with maybe a page background in the remaining space. It looks effective so I thought i'd try it...so I thought I'd ask you guys what you prefer.
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Oct 21, 2003, 07:22 #2
Either one is fine with me actually. I tend to go for centered when I do a static-width site, but left-aligned is just as useful.
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Oct 21, 2003, 07:44 #3
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this depends on the design - or in some cases, the client. but either is fine with me.
I've been known to use a background image that compliments the design in both centred and left-aligned sites. once again, down to the design. as there's no real usability issue here, i go with what i think looks best.Rich.
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Oct 21, 2003, 07:55 #4
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What would you guys advise for a left-aligned design, for the space on the right? Maybe some sort of subtle pattern as the page background?
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Oct 21, 2003, 08:05 #5
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A very subtle, light pattern (sort of a mesh pattern, very light striped lines, etc.). Also remember that white space is your friend on the web. There's nothing wrong with showing a little white.
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Oct 21, 2003, 08:09 #6
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i'd consider an extension to the detail on the page, however this depends on the design in question - more adventurous schemes often best with designs that would generally be considered as less conventional.
failing that, small pixel patterns have made a bit of a come-back, having made their way from design inspiration sites to the commercial sector. however i'd advise only using them where it adds to the site, rather than detracts from it.Rich.
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Oct 22, 2003, 09:44 #7
I agree with everyone else. Either will do the job, but it does depend on your end users and what they think.
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Oct 22, 2003, 10:40 #8
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I have a similar question
I have often come across sites that don't deal at all with scrolling. It appears as their SITE AS A WHOLE appears to be about 600px wide and about 400px height. Scott Weeks site is an example. Sorry, I don't know his URL, but he is a member here
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Oct 22, 2003, 10:42 #9
Originally Posted by jag5311
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Oct 22, 2003, 12:13 #10
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ok, well that is obvious. I think you understand what I am talking about though.
Are those popular?
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Oct 22, 2003, 12:16 #11
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Sorry, this was the link. Its Shawn Weeks
http://shawnweeks.com/
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Oct 23, 2003, 07:30 #12
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Well, the problem with no scrolling at all is that if you have a lot of content on your pages, not only would you have to make the font size small, but you'd need to use an iframe (yuck!) to avoid scrollbars on the main window.
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Oct 23, 2003, 08:35 #13
Originally Posted by N9ne
HTML Code:<div style="overflow: auto; width: 200px; height: 150px;"> <p>Lots of content here and a scrollbar will only appear if needed :)</p> </div>
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Oct 23, 2003, 09:06 #14
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Originally Posted by vgarcia
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Oct 23, 2003, 11:14 #15
Originally Posted by N9ne
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