Introduction
Welcome
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How to use the exercise files
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1. Layout Basics
Box model review
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Calculating element dimensions
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Understanding margin collapse
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Calculating em values
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Calculating percentage values
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Normal document flow
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Controlling element display
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Using CSS Resets
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Fixed, fluid, and responsive layouts
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CSS debugging tools
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Using the Firebug Inspector and the WebKit Web Inspector
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2. Design Considerations
Page design workflow
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Page design tools
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Determining page structure
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Creating image assets
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Creating initial page structure
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Adding meaning with classes and IDs
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Structuring content with HTML5
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Building internal structure
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3. Working with Floats
Floating elements
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Clearing floats
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Containing floats
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Clearfix technique
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Floating inline elements
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Two-column floated layouts
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Three-column floated layouts
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Column height considerations
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Creating equal-height columns
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Floats: Lab
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Floats: Solution
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4. Positioning Elements
Relative positioning
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Absolute positioning
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Fixed positioning
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Controlling stacking order
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Clipping content
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Controlling content overflow
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Positioning elements: Lab
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Positioning elements: Solution
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5. Building Fixed Layouts
Design considerations for fixed layouts
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Establishing the layout grid
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Defining column spacing
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Applying the grid through CSS
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Creating grid-based assets
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Grid design resources
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Building fixed layouts: Lab
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6. Building Flexible Layouts
Designing for flexible layouts
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Calculating percentage values
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Setting flexible width values
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Making images flexible
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Setting minimum and maximum widths
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Building flexible layouts: Lab
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Building flexible layouts: Solution
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7. Building Responsive Layouts
Responsive layout overview
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Using media queries
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Organizing styles
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Making content responsive
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Mobile design considerations
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Building responsive layouts: Lab
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Building responsive layouts: Solution
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8. Enhancing Page Design
Creating multi-column text
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Using borders to enhance design
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Rounding corners
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Adding drop shadows
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Working with opacity
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Utilizing the background property
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Working with CSS sprites
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Enhancing page design: Lab
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Enhancing page design: Solution
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Additional Resources
Additional resources
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Ex_Files_CSS_Page_Layout.zip
(54.4 MB)