Its me again! Help please

[trayc]

Hiya lovely ppl, I just wanna know why in dreamweaver/microsoft expression web when you place a div layer on your layout/design it previews it in a different place in IE or Mozilla?! its so annoying!

[ScottR]

Layers are very unpredictable. I wouldn't use them for anything. Can we see what your trying to do?

[trayc]

sure, give me a second

Originally Posted by ScottR

Layers are very unpredictable. I wouldn't use them for anything. Can we see what your trying to do?

[trayc]

Here is an attached Preview of the layer on the design in Microsoft Expression Web, a preview of the document in IE and mozilla. Why does it do this?
All I want is the text where it should be as shown in the 1st image.
Would it be easier if i just put the text on the design with photoshop? As I have designed the layout with photoshop.

[alexgeek]

it looks like the layer that uses the text is positioned absolutely.
i think you're gunna have to put it in a container and position relative it.
sorry if that doesn't make sense.
if someone could elaborate on what i'm saying...

[trayc]

I don't know what you mean by 'container'

Originally Posted by alexgeek

it looks like the layer that uses the text is positioned absolutely.
i think you're gunna have to put it in a container and position relative it.
sorry if that doesn't make sense.
if someone could elaborate on what i'm saying...

[ScottR]

I think what alexgeek is getting at is instead of using layers, you should use containers via CSS/divs to hold your page elements. Then position them using relative positioning instead of absolute positioning.

If your not familiar with CSS look here

Scott

[trayc]

When I change the positioning to Relative, it just messes up my page, I think its because of the slices I have put in. I think the best way for me to put this text on the design is by Photoshop, I see no other solution.

Thanks for the help anyway.

[alexgeek]

just saw an add for a program that converts PSDs -> css.
but i wouldn't trust it.
just so you know

[Lchad]

The quick and easy solution for you is to use the PS program. However, if you want to do it right, you need to learn the basics. We have some great resources in the beginner's forum.

[trayc]

PS program?

Originally Posted by Lchad

The quick and easy solution for you is to use the PS program. However, if you want to do it right, you need to learn the basics. We have some great resources in the beginner's forum.

[Lchad]

Sorry Photo Shop

[trayc]

Oh, thought it was a special program or something. I'm gonna stick with photoshop for now.