Best CSS book/resource? Also CSS help

rabidjade · 04-13-2007, 12:51 AM

I want to upgrade my web site into a CSS controlled site. I understand the code and the html but I never understood how you tie the content into the CSS template. Basically I understand the how to make html web sites with some php code. I also understand how to make a basic CSS layout file to insert into other html documents with the head tag. What I don't understand is how to make the html code follow the layout of the CSS file, basically tie the html code/content to follow the layout.

I want to pick up a CSS book to read up on this and other beginner's tricks and layouts. I was told about "CSS Mastery" but this is far from a beginner's level.

**DJ-Zep** · 04-13-2007, 04:06 PM

I highly recommend the "for dummies" series when it comes to learning about anything computer-related. Check out this: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...nnorswebguidec

rabidjade · 04-13-2007, 09:02 PM

Although I found some bad reviews on that book I went ahead and got it. Thanks for the recommendation.

**Grove** · 04-14-2007, 07:22 AM

The way I learnt to code was not through books but online. Everything you need in one single click.

rabidjade · 04-14-2007, 10:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grove

The way I learnt to code was not through books but online. Everything you need in one single click.

I've been doing that for a few months now but the questions I need answered aren't anywhere to be found.

**DJ-Zep** · 04-14-2007, 10:37 AM

[quote=DJ-Zep;862208]I highly recommend the "for dummies" series when it comes to learning about anything computer-related. Check out this: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...nnorswebguidec

This should teach you the ins and outs of CSS and it will include links where you can find resources.

04-13-2007, 12:51 AM	#1 (permalink)
rabidjade Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 57 OS: WinXP	Best CSS book/resource? Also CSS help I want to upgrade my web site into a CSS controlled site. I understand the code and the html but I never understood how you tie the content into the CSS template. Basically I understand the how to make html web sites with some php code. I also understand how to make a basic CSS layout file to insert into other html documents with the head tag. What I don't understand is how to make the html code follow the layout of the CSS file, basically tie the html code/content to follow the layout. I want to pick up a CSS book to read up on this and other beginner's tricks and layouts. I was told about "CSS Mastery" but this is far from a beginner's level.

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DJ-Zep Design Team Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 1,541 OS: Windows Vista Home Premium (x64) My System	Re: Best CSS book/resource? Also CSS help I highly recommend the "for dummies" series when it comes to learning about anything computer-related. Check out this: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...nnorswebguidec __________________ Nice music blog Nvu \|\| Notepad++ \|\| Apache \|\| PHP \|\| Keep TSF Alive "The great thing about a computer notebook is that no matter how much you stuff into it, it doesn't get bigger or heavier."

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rabidjade Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 57 OS: WinXP	Re: Best CSS book/resource? Also CSS help Although I found some bad reviews on that book I went ahead and got it. Thanks for the recommendation.

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DJ-Zep Design Team Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 1,541 OS: Windows Vista Home Premium (x64) My System	Re: Best CSS book/resource? Also CSS help [quote=DJ-Zep;862208]I highly recommend the "for dummies" series when it comes to learning about anything computer-related. Check out this: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...nnorswebguidec This should teach you the ins and outs of CSS and it will include links where you can find resources. __________________ Nice music blog Nvu \|\| Notepad++ \|\| Apache \|\| PHP \|\| Keep TSF Alive "The great thing about a computer notebook is that no matter how much you stuff into it, it doesn't get bigger or heavier."