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1. davey579
   Member
   Posted 2 years ago #

   I have to divs besides eacht other using css:

   .menu_small {
   float: left;
   width: 180px;
   padding: 0 0 0 0;
   }
   
   .menu_small_sec {
   float: right;
   width: 180px;
   }

   But in the left div there is a longer text, so if I give it a backgroundcolor, the backgroundcolor of the right div is 'too short'. I tried to use: overflow:hidden, but that won't work. Suggestions?

2. shadow
   Moderator
   Posted 2 years ago #

   I would love to give you an easy answer, but there really isn't one.

   However, I would recommend you look at this site as a starting point and work from there.

   http://www.thenoodleincident.com/tutorials/box_lesson/boxes.html

3. Root
   Member
   Posted 2 years ago #

   There is a very simple answer. You need to use faux columns.
   Just Google it up. Basically you need a bg graphic in the parent container (not the floats).
   Congratulations to shadow on his promo to mod. Greatly deserved and overdue.:)

4. davey579
   Member
   Posted 2 years ago #

   Never heard about faux columns, but I think it is exactly where i'm looking for. Thanks!

5. shadow
   Moderator
   Posted 2 years ago #

   Thanks Root. And I must be psychic - somehow I knew you would answer this question more appropriately then I ever could :)

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