Posted by Jerry Stuckle on 04/22/07 02:37

Tim Roberts wrote:
> Jerry Stuckle <jstucklex@attglobal.net> wrote:
>
>> Aerik wrote:
>>> Perhaps absolutely positioned divs? If you get the sizes and
>>> proportions right, then it's just a matter of setting the margins
>>> properly in the browser.
>>>
>> Doesn't work. You don't know the characteristics of the printer (i.e.
>> margins, etc.).
>>
>> A 1/2 inch top or bottom margin makes a big difference on a 2"x3"
>> mailing label.
>> ...
>> HTML is a recommendation only. It is not suited for exact positioning
>> like the op requires.
>
> Yes, and that's really too bad. HTML is probably 90% of the way to being
> the ideal reporting solution. With the flexibility and precision available
> in CSS, it wouldn't take very much to allow it to compete with PDF for most
> scenarios.
>
> As it is, however, there's just no chance.

And I'm glad there isn't. HTML is made to be a language for flexible
layouts. PDF is mean to be a fixed layout.

If you want your pages to automatically adjust to different window
sizes, HTML is the way to go. But if you want to ensure everyone sees
exactly the same thing, you should use PDF's.

As a webmaster, I prefer my pages adapt themselves to the user's display.

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