Need some help with my ambition!

[Harrie]

Alright, I'm actually going to try some stuff with my page today, haven't in a long while! I'm going to use my book too and try not to ask a lot of questions, but I know I will run into difficulties and before I even start, I want to ask this:

On this page here: http://www.stas.net/jaggedpixel/resources/resources.html - Do you see the little box on the left that lists Tutorials, Design Gallery, etc.? Alright, that's a table, right. I want to do something pretty similar for where my links are......I hate the way I have it now, and I'd like this little table to open in a new window when you click on it.....Like if I put in Cooking sites, Computer-related, etc., I want for each to open in a separate window. (I think). So I mean, I don't even have a specific question right now, but I guess if you could even point me to a tutorial on this exactly it might help.........or just a little code to help me.

Now this seems totally inappropriate because I'm not asking for specifics. Well I'll leave it, you never know what people might come up with. Thanks.

[Buzz]

Hi Harrie,
You're right that navigation is a table, but it's also a lot of photoshop art to spiff it up.

Basic code for a table is as follows:

<TABLE>
<TR>
<TD>
You data for the table goes here.
</TD>
</TR>
</TABLE>

Now there is a lot of things you can do to a balbe to control the layour a bit more.... you can add a width and height attribute to the <Table> tag to control the size of the table or you can add them to the <TR> or <TD> tag to control the cells within a table. You can add a background color to any of the tags to change backgrounds just for that table or cell. There's a lot that can be done with tables.

To open a link in a new window you just need to add target="_blank" to the link tag.
for example:
<A HREF="http://www.cybertechhelp.com" target="_blank">Cyber Tech Help</A>

Here are a couple links to html learning sites for you.
http://htmlgoodies.earthweb.com
http://www.stimulus.com/education/internet101.html

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[Harrie]

Thanks, Buzz! That really helps because already I'm not understanding this book too well - and that's an understatement! I think I'll start very, very basic........and go from there. That code and those sites right there are a huge help. Okay, here I go - don't be surprised if you see me again later!

[tramtwo]

Harrie here are some tips (http://mb.epeople.com/ultimate/Forum8/HTML/001508.html) for you. Check my last link on that thread.
Good luck.

[RosieWolf]

Harrie-sis.. check out the tables on one of my link pages.. had to use tables because I had so many links.. if u want to borrow the code, feel free.. just right click, view source, and copy it. *smile*

Surfin Sites (http://www.oppieweb.com/rosie/links2.html) or PSP Links (http://www.oppieweb.com/rosie/links3.html)



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GSon #1 (http://www.oppieweb.com/rosie/Gson.html)
GSon #2 (http://www.oppieweb.com/rosie/GSon2/)

[RosieWolf]

oh.. and if u want a java menu.. check out this site..
Java Scripts (http://javaboutique.internet.com/appindbut.html)

I use a simple javascript menu on my paint shop page My Paint Shop (http://www.oppieweb.com/rosie/shop.html)

Hugz


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GSon #1 (http://www.oppieweb.com/rosie/Gson.html)
GSon #2 (http://www.oppieweb.com/rosie/GSon2/)

[Harrie]

Rosie and Tram, thank you both so much! Tram, I've got that link and saw the tables section........and Rosie, hey, you've got a helluva lotta links!! http://www.cybertechhelp.com/ubb/biggrin.gif Thank you for your offer about copying the source, too. But you know, I even run into trouble when I do that sometimes - LOL!!

Anyway, the truth of the matter is I've done absolutely nothing so far, because just as I was getting started earlier I got a phone call where this little part-time work practically fell in my lap, and so I've spent the whole afternoon looking into things I may need for that and not fooling with my page at all! Ahh well, maybe tomorrow. But I do so appreciate all the help and it's all bookmarked. Thanks again, everyone.

Edit: PS Tram: I read your first post on that thread too and have to say I was surprised about the "opening in new windows" statement; then I went and looked at it where you gave the link. (Don't be surprised I was surprised, what do I know)? Hehe! But, I'll look more into it. My thought was that you get a "neater, cleaner" effect when you do that? I dunno!

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[This message has been edited by Harrie (edited 27 October 2000).]

[Harrie]

Alright, before I go any further........do you see I have the beginnings of a table right there under Harrie's Favorite Sites and I have one, CyberTech. (Ignore that other stuff with the names). But I would rather it say Message Boards, and then open to a link where I would have the different message boards I use available. So, first I would have to create another page with those links? Is this correct? Then I would link message boards to that page........I just wanted to be sure this is right. Thank you.

Oh sorry, here is my addy: http://www.angelfire.com/la2/mtfun/index.html

[This message has been edited by Harrie (edited 28 October 2000).]

[Bill]

HI Harrie http://www.cybertechhelp.com/ubb/biggrin.gif

If I understand you correctly, yes you need to create another page.Then copy that pages addy/url to the table were you have CTHF now so its linked to the new page.Then just set up your new page to whatever your "sweet heart" &lt;-thats your hubby now---would like.


Don't forget whats coming up in few days now
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[Harrie]

Thank you, Bill! I just didn't want to start that and then have it be the wrong thing! All this stuff takes me forever, you know!

Oh no, I will NOT forget! As a matter of fact, my brew is just about done - hehe! Another reminder for everyone, turn the clocks back tonight!

I just saw the most hilarious old movie on AMC about locusts taking over Chicago.....it was really good!

Okay, thanks a heap Bill. Back to it!

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[Harrie]

I did it! I'm so proud of myself......yeah, I give you permission to snicker! But can I ask a freebie question and if I don't get an answer, I'll get the point!? I'd like to know how to get that one blank one in my table off if I can do it easily enough - otherwise I'll find something to fill it up with! I just don't want to search anymore for answers today and am being lazy!
http://angelfire.com/la2/mtfun/index.html

Thanks. http://www.cybertechhelp.com/ubb/smile.gif

[Bill]

NICE Harrie!!!!
To answer your question,I have no idea? You're better off waiting for one of the pros to come back on that one.
If you can put a blank in there...?....You could fill it with whatever later.

ME

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[Harrie]

You know what Bill, you're right, and I don't even have to fill it in later, I think I'll put search engines there and list my favorites. Or, I might think on it......I have loads of stuff in my favorites that I've just never thought about putting on my page. Gracias for your compliment!

Everyone who helped me, thank you! http://www.cybertechhelp.com/ubb/biggrin.gif

[MishY]

Harrie,

I was just taking a look round ya site http://www.cybertechhelp.com/ubb/smile.gif and awwww thanks for the link http://www.cybertechhelp.com/ubb/biggrin.gif

When I get round to fixing up the Search The Internet page on here I'll add your site to it http://www.cybertechhelp.com/ubb/smile.gif

Thanks,

MiShY

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You Break 'em - We Fix 'em

[Harrie]

Geez, Mishy...... <FONT COLOR="red"> Thanks! </FONT c> I appreciate that to no end!