anybody know HTML? cuz i need help...

[CujoRbd]

well, though my site does absolutely nothing, i am playing around with HTML on it... i am just basically learning HTML through trial and error...

well, it has to come to a time when i cannot figure out what the error is... so, i am requesting that anybody with any knowledge of HTML (and javascript possibly) would please help me with my problem.

my site, though there is nothing as wide, is expanding beyond where it should be (in width). i was wondering if anyone could possibly help me figure out what the problem may be.

to visit the page i am having a problem with, go here (http://www.geocities.com/cujorbd/page3.html). (if you are one a resolution higher than 800 x 600, then you may not notice the problem, but i sure do. and so will anyone else with a res of 800 x 600 as well.)

the thing that i think is the problem occurs on the very top of the page, so please take note of that.

and thank you in advance for any help that you can possibly offer.


CujoRbd


sorry about that... used quotes like in HTML, instead of the way it is in ubb code.. well, whatever.

[This message has been edited by CujoRbd (edited 03-19-2000).]

[socalgal]

Cujo, I don't know if you're working on it, but hitting your above link brings up:

[http:///]
The page cannot be displayed
Cannot find server or DNS Error
Internet Explorer

[smokin1]

I got a message
"server sent an unrequested proxy automatic configuration file to netscape" message
....
I did get there though, by looking at your message...nothing jumped out at me...
have a look around this site..it may help
HTML (http://junior.apk.net/~jbarta/tutor/makapage/index.html)
http://www.sysopt.com/forum/smile.gif

[jad1097]

Here goes his site. http://www.geocities.com/cujorbd/page3.html
You might want to run it through an HTML checker such as http://www.netmechanic.com/cobrands/zdnet/htmlcheck/

Also I did not notice a change in going to 800X600.

[This message has been edited by jad1097 (edited 03-19-2000).]

[RobRich]

Try these links for detail HTML info:

http://internet.about.com

http://www.ncsa.uiuc.edu/General/Internet/WWW/HTMLPrimerP1.html

http://photo.net/wtr/thebook/

http://www.pictograph.com/web-sources.html

http://hotwired.lycos.com/webmonkey/

Good Luck!! http://www.sysopt.com/forum/smile.gif

[CujoRbd]

sorry about the bad link... it's fixed above, though... and jad1097 posted it as well.


CujoRbd

[CujoRbd]

well, i used that HTML checker, and only found 1 real error (which was that i forgot to delete a "</center>" after i had taken out the "<center>" tag).

i'm gonna fix that, but i doubt it's the prob... i got a feeling that you guys (in general; not pointing fingers here) think that i don't know HTML... i just thought that i'd tell you that i do, in fact, know it...

of course i'm still learning, but i know all the basics, plus much more, and am now even learning javascript...

i was just mostly hoping for someone to look at my source and tell me if there are any visible problems with it (other than i haven't yet added sysopt as a link).

well, thanks again for any help that you may be able to give me... (and thanks to those who have already posted!)


CujoRbd

[Flash]

I don't know much about about html, I just on the verge of getting my own site up, the front page is a little plain at the moment, I'll reveal the URL at a later date when there is something on it.

The reasons for this message though is pages 1 and 2, excellent. Why didn't you send us there I wonder?

[CujoRbd]

good one, flash! i probably should've pointed you there, but that's not where my prob is...

well, whatever. you guys (meaning males) could check out page 1 (http://www.geocities.com/cujorbd/page1.html) and page 2 (http://www.geocities.com/cujorbd/page2.html). but don't go if you have a low connection. (cuz it takes a while to load!)

i'm still in need of help, so please continue to rack those brains of yours as to what my problem may be. thank you...


CujoRbd


that url thingy is getting to be just plain annoying. http://www.sysopt.com/forum/wink.gif

[This message has been edited by CujoRbd (edited 03-19-2000).]

[jad1097]

Glad the HTML checker helped. I find it to be very handy since I know very little HTML.

[CujoRbd]

well, i fixed page3 (http://www.geocities.com/cujorbd/page3.html) and the index (http://www.geocities.com/cujorbd/index.html) file (as i changed it as well, encountering errors)! i am very happy about that, but now i have a new prob.

my page1 (http://www.geocities.com/cujorbd/page1.html) now has the same/similar problem! i have tried everything! i even tried using the same settings as my page3 (http://www.geocities.com/cujorbd/page3.html), but that didn't work.

i have been fooling around with every setting that i know, but have not been able to fix it. i'd appreciate any further help that anyone can give me.

one of my main probs is the server (geocities (http://www.geocities.com/)), but i can't afford to change yet. i just really need someone with alot of HTML knowledge (or atleast someone that can help me).

also note that i have used a "<table>" format on my pages, so maybe that'll help you out some (or confuse you further).

i've babbled on too much, so i'll just wait (patiently http://www.sysopt.com/forum/wink.gif) for an answer now.


CujoRbd

[CujoRbd]

^^^^

[U-96]

<table border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width=650>


could read

<table border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width="100%">


It's about the sixth line in your code. You have set the table size to an absolute size of 650 pixels. Use relative sizing (100%) which will fit the page perfectly regardless of resolution.

You may also have a problem with your tables: on my brower (MSIE5) the images are displayed on the left margin under each other. To achieve that effect more simply,

<IMG src="image.jpg" align="left"></IMG>
<BR>
<IMG src="nextimage.jgp" align="left"></IMG>

etc


Like your general <TABLE> tag, it is worth considering relative sizing for your table cells too, though I appreciate this could be trickier with the large images you have.

It is also a good habit to define the width and length of each image - it allows browsers to draw the page correctly before all the images have loaded.

For more practical help, try: www.htmlhelp.com (http://www.htmlhelp.com) www.htmlcenter.com (http://www.htmlcenter.com)

I've been using these quite a bit recently http://www.sysopt.com/forum/smile.gif

U-96

PS ummm someone jump on me if I'm wrong http://www.sysopt.com/forum/wink.gif

PPS This may be subject to several edits (I'm just looking at your source as I type, so I might jump the gun!)

PPPS Well I dowloaded the source locally, and if I change to "100%", it fits fine. Didn't download the images though, but the raw page structure fitted the page. Your milage may vary http://www.sysopt.com/forum/wink.gif
Hope I've helped more than confused...


[This message has been edited by U-96 (edited 03-30-2000).]

[CujoRbd]

hey, thanks man... changing the width seems to have made it work right. i'm still trying to re-arrange my pics, and i just ran into this prob so i stopped.

and thanks to all that have helped me. if i run into another prob, i'll probably just re-post, so look out for me! http://www.sysopt.com/forum/wink.gif


CujoRbd