How would I use CSS to create a layout, and not just a theme?

Hi all,

A question here from the CSS newb that I am. How do I use CSS to create a layout, and not just the theme? I want to create a tableless site, as it is better than one that uses tables.

Thanks,
WhiteEagle (Nathan P.)

Nathan,

doesn't understand your question but you should start here:
http://css.maxdesign.com.au/index.htm

I don't completely understand your question either,

try a tutorial on a css layout
http://www.456bereastreet.com/lab/developing_with_web_standards/csslayout/2-col/

and my opinion is download a simple layout from any template website (oswd.org, freecsstemplates.org ...)
and start playing with it (whenever you get stuck on a particular CSS term consult your great friend google)

Let me try again:

I want to create a tableless site design using CSS. How would I go about starting such a task? I already know how to use it to set colors for various items (links, text, background, etc.), but know I want to know to use it for the design part as well.

HTH!
Nathan P.

start with reading the two previous answers :D

I'm sure we done this before http://ventureskills.wordpress.com/2007/05/09/top-5-css-layout-tips/

:D

yeah and all this info for free :) I love the internet ;D

Start Slowly....

Do lots of research.....

Use a separate CSS file....

Read previous post.....

Look for sites that use CSS and learn from them (that's how I did it)....

Thanks all. I'll post here or I'll ask designer and Meth0d if I need help.

don't ask, read first ;)

Yes go ask designer and Method since they were the ones answering your thread question ...

You can start making it on your own Nate, then if you encounter parts you need to understand more of, you can ask it here so everybody can help out... As one signature says, "Trial and Error are my two best teachers"... Good luck on learning to Theme!

Your best bet is to use the CSS float and width properties, then apply them on div tags, so, for a section that would stay at the left, use <div class="leftbox"></div> then in css put #leftbox { float: left;}

Easy!

Thanks jemgames! Might use that, if I ever decide to code a website...;)