Comments on: CSS Positioning Tricks for Beginners

By: Ell

Ell — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 10:20:40 +0000

Thanks for the post, it’s very useful! I didn’t know about clear: both, and I think I might be using it very soon. :D

By: joshnunn

joshnunn — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 10:46:29 +0000

There’s absolutely a time and place to break these “rules”. I just remember when I was making this theme how frustrating I was finding it when I was pushing things around using margins, not realising there were better tools for the job.

As for clear:left and :right — I haven’t found as much use for them in my designs except for a few minor spots (I’m not sure I have ANY in this particular theme though).

Thanks for stopping by!

By: stephentrepreneur

stephentrepreneur — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 09:03:34 +0000

"But don’t use “margin” for positioning absolute elements" - Unless you want to offset the element from the margin of the screen.
Totally agree with the use of 'clear:both', I'm also guilty of over using it. Have found clear left or right are just as useful.