Columns

This example uses the tables function of HTML to create one row of two cells. Words can then be typed into the cells, creating newspaper like columns. These cells, or columns, will grow large enough to contain whatever you put into them. Strategically, it's a good idea to fill column 1 with a little over half of the document and then continue on to column 2.

The browser's word wrap function chooses line breaks in each column based on the browser's window size. Try viewing this copy with your browser window set to various widths.

The length of a WWW page is unlimited, but a viewer's patience is not. Common sense would seem to suggest that this format should be used for rather short pages.

You could also insert a picture in either column, instead of words. In any event, It's a good idea to put equal amounts of data in each column. And don't forget to check your work using a variety of window sizes and common type faces.

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