2 columns fixed layout - question?

[kuntek]

I have 2 columns fixed layout with 3 IDs (container, nav, content):

#container {width: 750px;}
#nav {float: left; width: 200px; background: #ccc;}

now my question. What's the difference between:

#content {float: left; width: 550px;}

or

#content {margin-left: 200px}

[Paul O'B]

Hi,

In a fixed width container then basically theres no difference as they will both occupy the same space However the double float method will defeat ie's 3 pixel jog without the need for hacking.

The following content (if any) will need to clear the floats of course, but you'd have to do that for both versions anyway.

In a fluid width container then the right float would drop down and slide under the first float at smaller screen sizes etc.

So your answer is no real difference in your example

Paul

[kuntek]

So in fixed width is better to use 2 floats because of IE 3px jog.
Thanks!

[Paul O'B]

Yep