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i have created a web site but on my computer it fits in the screen perfectly, but when i view it on other computers, it looks rather large?
Is it to do with the other computers resolution?
Other sites on the net look the same size in proportionate to the screen sizes no matter which computer i use.
Hope you can help?
What is your screen resolution? If it looks blown-up on other computers perhaps your screen resolution is high and the "other computers" have a lower screen resolution. This is what causes the "blown-up" appearance.
what should my resolution be?
At the moment it is 1024 * 768
AdamGundry
03-14-2003, 09:12 AM
1024 * 768 is slightly larger than the most common size on the net (800 * 600), so you will get this effect on many displays.
You should always use relative units when sizing your pages (such as %, em, ex, etc.) so they look similar on all resolutions, and try to avoid horizontal scrolling if possible.
It's best to test your page at multiple resolutions - it's not really difficult to switch screen resolutions temporarily for testing. If you use Windows, right-click on the desktop and click "Properties", then "Settings" and adjust the slider bar shown.
If you post a link to your page, we might be able to suggest ways to improve it.
Hope this helps
Adam