The criteria

  • Valid XHTML 1 Strict
  • Meets Section 508
  • Meets WAI Level AAA
  • Three columns
  • Fluid center column
  • Column backgrounds extend to height of tallest column
  • Source code ordering same as this page
  • CSS embedded in document head
  • Layout works in Firefox, Opera, IE6, IE5.x (Windows), IE5.x (Mac), and Safari

CSS Challenge

Your mission is to duplicate this page without using a table. Your markup should be as simple as possible and your CSS lean and efficient. Should you decide to accept this mission, use the criteria at right and post your page on a public server. Send the page address to admin@projectseven.com by 1 April 2005.

About the challenge

The results of this challenge will become the basis for an article that will explore whether tables remain a viable layout tool for certain types of projects.

All criteria at right must be followed for your page to be considered.

Happy coding.

Project Seven Development