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How to Insert a Vertical Divider Line into Your Web

Posted by: Candice Pardue    Posted on: November 24, 2001


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Unlike creating a horizontal vertical line by inserting an <HR> tag, a simple html code is not available to insert a vertical divider line into your web page.

However, there are two simple ways to insert a vertical divider line...

1. Create a "Graphic" Vertical Divider Line

You may insert a graphic image (.gif) as your divider line and align it next to your paragraph. Although you'll be forced to use this method if you need a divider line that has an odd shape or color, this is not the most efficient method.

By using a graphic as a divider line, you'll risk the graphic line not being lined up correctly when others view your web pages. Also, it could slow loading time for your web page.

This method should only be used if necessary.

2. Create a "Thin" Table to Divide Your Columns

If you simply want a line to divide your web page sections, the best way to do so is using a table.

Simply create a table between your sections (you may have three columns with the middle column becoming the divider line.)

You can make the column as small as "1 pixel or percent of table" wide, or larger if needed.

Also, you can select different colors for this table to match your web page colors.

This is an easy way to create a divider line, and will not hinder visitors and page loading time.

Follow the link below to view a sample web page using a table as the vertical divider line...

http://www.webmastercourse.com/web-design-weekly/vertical-line-divider.htm

This page was created using Netscape Composer, and the steps taken were as follows:

1. Create a three-column table that is 600 pixels in width.

2. Sizes are as follows: Far left column size (18 % of table), middle column (1 % of table), far right column size (81 % of table).

3. Changed the color of the middle column to match my text links (navy blue).

4. Inserted the number "0" into the divider column and made the number "0" the same color as the column (navy blue). The reason I did this is because Netscape Composer web pages will not show a table or column of a table unless it has text within it. Don't know why, but it's so. I insert the number "0" so that the divider column will show, but the visitor does not see this number because I've made it the same color as the column - it's hidden.

Take these four steps in Netscape Composer to create a vertical divider line that's neat and easily viewed by your visitors.

You can get very creative with tables!

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Candice Pardue, editor of Web Design Weekly. Affordable web design services now available. Go here for details and a FREE web design quote... http://www.webmastercourse.com/web-design-services/

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