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HTML How to Make a Website Styling Web Pages and Navigation Review: Styling Web Pages and Navigation

Posted by Gena Israel
Gena Israel
2,047 Points

can someone explain this question: Say we have two floated list items with a width of 45% each. Which of the following

I thought it would be 45 plus 45 and a remainder of 10

1 Answer

Damien Watson
Damien Watson
27,419 Points
Damien Watson
Damien Watson
27,419 Points

Hi Gena,

I think the key is, which if applied to the list 'items' will fit (2 items).

Two list items at 45% = 90%, but if you add 10% to the left and right of each you would get 130%.

margin: 10%;   /* Adds 10% margin all around */

So you want the ? percentage | ?% | list item 1: 45% | ?% | | ?% | list item 2: 45% | ?% |

Hope this helps you understand without giving away the answer (too much ;)