> html {height:100%} > body {height: 100%} > #whole {height: 100%} /* This is the id of a div that contains the border */ > > However, it simply does not work as described. At least not in FireFox > where I primarily need it to work. > > The red border of the #whole container will expand to the length of the > content inside. But if the content is not as long as the viewport, the > red border shrinks so that it is no longer touching the bottomof the > viewport. > > Where did I go wrong? > > Thank you for any advice. >
It should be... #whole { min-height: 100%; } then for IE6... #whole { height: 100%; } You described it correctly at first so did you mis-type perhaps? AC -- Audra Coldiron Rock-n-Roll Design & Hosting http://rock-n-roll-design.com KarmaCMS ( http://karmawizard.com ) - the ultimate CSS styled CMS. Pre-made designs, designer tools, and reseller program available! ______________________________________________________________________ css-discuss [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.css-discuss.org/mailman/listinfo/css-d IE7 information -- http://css-discuss.incutio.com/?page=IE7 List wiki/FAQ -- http://css-discuss.incutio.com/ Supported by evolt.org -- http://www.evolt.org/help_support_evolt/