The x-small and others are refered to as "absolute-size keywords" http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-CSS2/fonts.html#font-size-props
However, x-small will vary from browser to browser (sometimes quite different) as you can see here: http://www.browsercam.com/public.aspx?proj_id=53764 This may not be an issue. But in my opinion, if you must reduce font sizes, applying a percentage on the body will achieve a far more consistent result across browsers. Again, it should be stressed that this is just my opinion. There are lots of differing opinions out there! Russ > On a website I've recently developed (www.cabotconsultants.com.au) I opted > for this... > > p.body { > font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; > font-size: x-small; > color: #036; > margin-left: 18px; > margin-right: 18px; > line-height: 2; > } > > I found it's clean and clear. Just wondering... What is the difference of > using the percentage font-size as opposed to the preset "medium, small, > x-small, etc" sizes? Are these 'preset' sizes still relative to the body > user defined font size? > > > Cheers > Darian > > >> On Tuesday 23 March 2004 15:55, Lorenzo Gabba | Quirk wrote: >>> I tend to agree - I'm a fan of the >>> >>> p, .etc >>> { >>> font-size: 0.75em; >>> line-height 1.5; >>> } >>> >> >> I forgot to mention that it's probably a good idea (from a usability POV) >> to >> declare: >> >> body {font-size: 100%;} /* user defined default size */ >> >> ... and relate the rest from there. >> >> - Lorenzo >> >> -- >> >> ...._/\/ŻŻŻŻŻŻ\/\_..... >> (w) www.quirk.co.za >> (e) [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> (h) +27 (0)86 11 021 33 >> (t) +27 (0)21 462 7353 >> (f) +27 (0)21 462 7354 >> ***************************************************** >> The discussion list for http://webstandardsgroup.org/ >> See http://webstandardsgroup.org/mail/guidelines.cfm >> for some hints on posting to the list & getting help >> ***************************************************** >> >> > > ***************************************************** > The discussion list for http://webstandardsgroup.org/ > See http://webstandardsgroup.org/mail/guidelines.cfm > for some hints on posting to the list & getting help > ***************************************************** Thanks Russ ----------------------------------------------- Russ Weakley Max Design Phone: (02) 9410 2521 Mobile: 0403 433 980 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.maxdesign.com.au ----------------------------------------------- ***************************************************** The discussion list for http://webstandardsgroup.org/ See http://webstandardsgroup.org/mail/guidelines.cfm for some hints on posting to the list & getting help *****************************************************
