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How doews one change the table size? Help

by jamesthomasrush
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Hi;

I was advised to change the table size (on a web site)so a person would not have to scroll across to see the end of the sentence. How does one change it?

It was suggested that I change it to 700-750 size. Where?

I can't find it anywhere.


PLease help.

Jim
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  • Profile picture of the author Lynn Stivers
    Hi Jim,

    That's something that's done either in the HTML or in the CSS - depending on how your site is put together.

    If you post the link I'll take a look at it and then I can tell you.


    Lynn
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  • Profile picture of the author jamesthomasrush
    Thank you so much. I have really been fighting my computer all day. I hope it is not ill with a virus.

    The site is thesolarlife.net

    Thanks

    JIm
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  • Profile picture of the author Lynn Stivers
    Hi Jim,

    I checked the source code of your webpage.

    The table is set at 100% so the width is not the problem. The problem is too many links in your top and bottom menu bars - here's why...

    The table set at 100% means it will only be as wide as the monitor it's displayed on.

    The only way the table will be wider than the monitor (causing a side scrollbar) is if the content that's in the table stretches wider than the monitor - then the 100% table width will stretch wider to fit the extra wide content.

    All you have to do is take out some of those links to make everything fit on smaller monitors. You might try adding another menu bar under the first one for the extra links.


    Lynn
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  • Profile picture of the author Norma Holt
    Jim, aside from what Lynn has stated I make my tables 75% of my width. That way it keeps it within and easy read. It also allows a small column on the right for ads etc.
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  • Profile picture of the author Marcus Paul
    Jim,

    I also advise to control your layout with CSS when your skills allow it. CSS behaves better for you and is much more flexible when it comes to design.

    I recommend Beginning CSS Web Development by Simon Collison. Very easy to understand and follow. Its on Amazon.

    Good luck!!
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  • Profile picture of the author Lynn Stivers
    I noticed in the source code that you're using a site builder. I suggested controlling the width of your content in case it doesn't give you any way to define the table size.


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