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Is there a difference between <div> tags or <table> for layouts?

ilya Kraft
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Hi all,

I've been recently making some websites and used tables for loyout. I perfectly knoe how to use div tags, but i find it much more easier with tables.
Is there any difference and do all browsers accept them both the same?
Feb 9 '11 #1

✓ answered by Bryan Cheung

div-tag is used for division, dividing your website. Tables are used for tabulair data. Its that simple.

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drhowarddrfine
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This is a question no one should be asking nowadays. Tables are not for layout, period.
Feb 9 '11 #2
div-tag is used for division, dividing your website. Tables are used for tabulair data. Its that simple.
Feb 11 '11 #3

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