"How to Insert a Vertical Divider Line into Your Web"
Unlike creating a horizontal line by inserting a horizontal 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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