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[faraway]

I'm good at CSS. But I still often like to set up a layout with a big simple table to allow resizable 'rubber band' type layout. The DIV code to allow this sort of flexible layout just seems clunkier to me than using a nice simple table. I don't use nested tables, so I don't think I'm suffering in terms of SEO. It seems you should use the tool for the job. For things that are accurate, detailed and typographic, CSS is the tool. For things that are 'boxy' and tabular, tables seem like the right way to go.

[HCN-SeriesN]

I preffer div over table as it is much more flexible and better looking.

[Saint]

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... It seems you should use the tool for the job...

Quite right. (Same sort of thinking as on the PHP-Classes thread.) Warning: Using the right tool for the job only works in real life when you are in charge of the project. In college, using the tool that the professor likes helps you pass the course. If you work for an employer, using the tool that your boss likes helps you get promoted.

[phenetic]

Div can do the same thing as tables and then some, whoch is why I prefer too use that instead of tables.

[Lordrach]

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I'm good at CSS. But I still often like to set up a layout with a big simple table to allow resizable 'rubber band' type layout. The DIV code to allow this sort of flexible layout just seems clunkier to me than using a nice simple table. I don't use nested tables, so I don't think I'm suffering in terms of SEO. It seems you should use the tool for the job. For things that are accurate, detailed and typographic, CSS is the tool. For things that are 'boxy' and tabular, tables seem like the right way to go.

combine them both to get the maximum of each

[HCN-SeriesN]

Lord got the perfect answer. :,)

[HCN-willyhsv]

We need a "Like" button so facebook can sue us.... Anyways, I would click Lordrach's answer if we had one... LOL

[Lordrach]

lol thx :p btw I think that using facebook API would be a great idea to promote the community on Facebook, you can integrate the like and share functionality on the fly

[BAngel]

Yeah, I agree with HCN-SeriesN. But also it's quite tricky to set a div, because of browsers compatibility.

[Aus Web Design]

if a div setup is done correctly then you shouldnt run into problems it just takes time to do. i personally like divs over tables. i have used both and find a div layout alot better. but its up to you both types have pro's and con's. both are able to be set to percentages not fixed width.
easy way to decide flip a coin. haha thats how i usually do it or like SeriesN suggested use both!

[veightar]

The old days tables huh. I thought they were gone for good as far as website layouts are concerned. But I'm both shocked and impressed to see them still in existence. Anyway, I thought div was to replace tables in layout.

Div tag is more flexible and useful than tables. For me I like using them.

[kellygbs]

Div is better in Layout construction and Table is best in Content or Data Arrangement...

[Aus Web Design]

tables are actually a hack of html code that people use for layouts. Divs were designed for layouts.