Newbie...how do I "lock" the page size when adding new elements?

[Guest]

First off, I looked for a FAQ section that might contain my answer but
couldn't find it. If my answer is there I am happy if someone can point me
to it. I did all of the MS tuts as well.

I am building my first site in FP. How do I "lock" my page size so that it
never gets any larger than 760x530? I created a custom page size and also
have set my layout table to be that size. I added my logo header at the top
and my navigation buttons at the bottom. I then copied that page and created
all of the other pages from that so that they are all the same size.
Whenever I add layout cells to my table, the table gets larger by a few
pixels at a time.

Any thoughts?
Thanks,
Curtis

 

[Guest]

Hi, Curtis~

If you've created your original table as 760 wide, you can nest tables
inside it, being sure than the total width of the cells plus any images do
not exceed the 760 pixels. As for the height - this will automatically
expand according to content, so you can't really control that through table
settings (you could do it with css if you set the scroll to auto and put in
the height variable).

Teri

 

[Guest]

Soooo, I have been adding cells for the content, should I be adding tables
instead? Layout tables or regular tables. Also, for the height, that
should not change as long as I don't exceed the original design height
correct?
Thanks,
Curtis

 

[Guest]

You can add cells to the original table, but if your original table is
expanding, I'm thinking you must not be taking your cellpadding and/or
cellspacing into account... You might find it easier to nest a table inside,
but perhaps it isn't necessary. Also, table cells with no content whatsoever
take SOME space - if you have cell (columns) in for spacing only, you may
wish to use an invisible .gif file, slap it into one of the cells of the
column, and set the width to your desired width.

As for height, you are correct - as long as you don't exceed the original
design height your fine, BUT... What about people viewing text in LARGEST
font? Height is one factor that isn't really good to use without special css
controls...

Teri

 

[Guest]

Thanks Teri!
More reading to do I guess. I appreciate your help.
Curtis