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Ryne Smith
Courses Plus Student 2,318 PointsIsn't the div nested in the wrapper?
I'm not trying to pick apart Nick's videos, but I am still trying to master how floats work on the web page. In the video on floats within the Page Layout course from the CSS Foundations section, Nick says "Because the floated element isn't nested inside of the wrapper in the HTML, it will be contained to the wrapper." (This is in the transcript at the 3:25 mark.) However, when I look at the HTML from the project file, the "myDiv1" (the aforementioned floated element) seems to be nested within the wrapper div.
In fact, it being nested inside of the wrapper IS what keeps it contained to the wrapper isn't it?
It could be that I don't understand this enough to know what I am talking about, but I would appreciate any feedback to determine if this is a mistake in the video or something that I need better understanding of. Thanks.
3 Answers
Nick Pettit
Treehouse TeacherHi Ryne Smith,
Sorry for the slow reply. That's actually a mistake in the captions, which I've just changed. In the video at 3:25 I'm saying "Because the floated element is nested inside of the wrapper in the HTML" - That's a big difference!
Sorry for the confusion. Does that answer your question? :)
Ryne Smith
Courses Plus Student 2,318 PointsThanks Nick!
That did answer my question. I wasn't trying to be picky. I was just making sure I was straight on how the nested divs work.
By the way, you guys are doing a wonderful job with treehouse. Through the training I am receiving, I have finally begun a dream project of mine that will help many other people. It will benefit mostly middle school and high school students and you guys are helping to make it possible.
Nick Pettit
Treehouse TeacherThat's awesome news to hear! Glad you're able to achieve your dreams, as that's part of our mission. :)