Quote: Some of the

JeevesBond — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 10:19:38 +0000

Quote: Some of the computers that the site was being viewed on was using IE6, and had the font size set to "larger".

Using ems, the font size would of course increase, creating an ugly looking mess and one very dissatisified client.

What?! I just saw this, they set their text size to 'larger' and then complain because the text size on Web sites is large? Don't they ever wonder why they keep finding Web sites that have huge text, why are they changing settings they don't understand then complaining at you?!

Honestly mate, the book is right, those clients are completely wrong and need educating!

problem solved

ncriptide — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 18:34:28 +0000

Problem solved.

Although every book I've read about CSS has told me to design using ems, it appears that this is the source of my problem. Some of the computers that the site was being viewed on was using IE6, and had the font size set to "larger".

Using ems, the font size would of course increase, creating an ugly looking mess and one very dissatisified client.

I tried using percentages, but same thing, so I gave up and used pixel-based text sizes, and the client is happy.

I know that is not the best way to go, but in order for the client to send me a check for the work I've done, it had to be done.

Thanks for your help guys. I do appreciate the response.

mscreashuns — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 00:04:22 +0000

The only thing I would say is that perhaps it's the browser. I'm not too experienced in sizing with em's, but I know they are based off of the sizing of the parent element, in your case, it all goes back to the BODY element, which is .9em. For instance, the font-size of the CONTENT ID would be .9 of .9, or about .81 em. I can't imagine why this would produce such large text unless the text of the browser was set to a fairly large scale.

Reece S — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 22:10:17 +0000

Hi, IDK what the site is supposed to look like, but it luks fine to me m8...
Everything looks in its appropriate size and position. and yes, the site look pretty cool.