<div> tags?? - WebmasterForums.NET

hwang · 02-14-2006, 04:08 PM

Hi people!

I wanted to ask what is the <div> tags function in a Html document?? I tried them sometimes, but seems not working, or do, but I don't know what those tags do in the document. Can anyone explain me about them?

Thanks for reading!

Morphine · 02-14-2006, 05:00 PM

The div element stands for "Division", all it does is split up your document (or existing divisions) into divisions.

Code:

<div>This is one division.</div>
<div>
   Here is another division.
   <div>Here is a division inside another division.</div>
</div>

It's mainly used together with JavaScript and CSS where you can target groups of content or code through them.

You'll also stumble upon another element called "span" (unless you have already), these are used for the same things as div's (pretty much) but they are in-line. I'll explain those things (if you want me to) at another time though, I'm at a hurry and have to go. :(

hwang · 02-15-2006, 03:10 AM

Morphine, thank you so much for explanation about <div> tags!!
I understand everything what you said perfectly.
Thanks really!

Morphine · 02-15-2006, 07:15 AM

Anytime.

John D · 02-15-2006, 08:47 PM

Great post

Just added good reputation

a1whs.com · 02-15-2006, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by John D

Great post

Just added good reputation

O darn didnt notice that it was functional. But how many users use it these days? I think most are lazy to click on it , but not lazy when they are mad at someone

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John D · 02-15-2006, 09:37 PM

Tell me about it...

I might change it so its not anonymous...If someone has something to say let others know

With anon rep I think a lot of people just leave random and stupid rep because they think people won't know its from them.

a1whs.com · 02-15-2006, 09:55 PM

No Please do not enable anon. reputation as the same user can keep on clicking on it again and again resulting in fake repos, although they do not matter much to me

But it would be a disaster.

John D · 02-15-2006, 10:09 PM

Quote:

I might change it so its not anonymous

Rep system is anonymous by default

I don't like it being anon.

rebelagent · 02-15-2006, 10:18 PM

I'd like to add that divs are also handy when combined with css so you don't have to insert tables. This makes some sites available via WAP or the mobile internet.