In this intermediate-level course you will explore how CSS (Cascading Stylesheets) can be used to control the position of objects on your web page. You will learn to wrap text around an image and create a horizontal menu bar of links using CSS. Using the Notepad++ editor, you will update an internal stylesheet with the CSS rules that control blocks of content. The Chrome browser is used to display the page to test the results of your work.
Position Elements on a Page with CSS
Taught in English
Instructor: Judy Richardson
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What you'll learn
Control the flow of blocks on a web page.
Apply knowledge of the box model when positioning elements on a web page.
Write CSS rules to position blocks on a web page.
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In a video that plays in a split-screen with your work area, your instructor will walk you through these steps:
Alter an HTML file to control the flow of blocks on the page.
Use CSS to modify the appearance of a page using the components of the box model.
Practice using the position property to place boxes on a page.
Write the CSS code to surround an image with text using the float property.
Write the CSS code to create a horizontal menu of hyperlinks.
Recommended experience
Completion of Introduction to CSS or a basic knowledge of HTML elements and familiarity with CSS rule syntax is recommended.
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