CSS Web Design for Dummies (For Dummies Series)

Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) is a Web markup standard that allows Web designers to define the appearance and position of a Web page using special dynamic effects This book is the perfect beginner reference, showing those new to CSS how to design Web pages and implement numerous useful CSS effects available Seasoned For Dummies author Richard Mansfield explains how CSS can streamline and speed up Web development Explains how to take control of the many elements in a Web page, integrate CSS into new or existing sites, choose the best coding techniques, and execute advanced visual effects such as transitions U Features a special discussion on browser incompatibility issues involving CSS and how to solve potential problems

Introduction. . Part 1: The ABCs of CSS . Chapter 1: CSS Fulfills a Promise. Chapter 2: Getting Results with CSS. Chapter 3: Up and Running with Selectors. . Part 2: Looking Good with CSS . Chapter 4: Taking a Position. Chapter 5: All About Text. Chapter 6: Managing Details in Style Sheets. Chapter 7: Styling It Your Way. Part 3: Adding Artistry: Design and Composition with CSS. Chapter 8: Web Design Basics. Chapter 9: Spacing Out with Boxes. Chapter 10: Organizing Your Web Pages Visually. Chapter 11: Designing with Auto and Inline Elements. Chapter 12: Handling Tables and Lists (And Doing Away with Tables). Chapter 13: Creating Dramatic Visual Effects. . Part 4: Advanced CSS Techniques . Chapter 14: Specializing in Selection. Chapter 15: CSS Moves into the Future. Chapter 16: Programmatic CSS. Chapter 17: Testing and Debugging. . Part 5: The Part of Tens . Chapter 18: Ten Great CSS Tips and Tricks. Chapter 19: Ten Topics That Dont Fit Elsewhere in the Book (But Are Important). Index.