Posted by Dirk on 11/29/05 09:39

JD wrote:
> Hi guys
>
> I want to make a page like this:
>
> http://han.grumblemutterspit.org/
>
> with a drop-shadow effect on the left and right edges of the main table.
> I need the shadow to be the same height as the table, which will vary
> according to content.
Use a centered background image like this one:
http://han.grumblemutterspit.org/mt/themes/theme-powell_street/body-bg-wide.gif



> I can think of a few ways to do it but which is the best way?
>
> o having 1-pixel table cells for each colour?
>
> o having a <td> each side with a background image of the shadow?
>
> o having a nested table on each side with a background image of the
> shadow?
You don't really mean that, are you?


> I want to use tables for layout, not CSS.
Why?


> Thanks for your time




Dirk

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