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More Two-Column Layouts

These examples demonstrate the basics of formatting columns with CSS. For additional information, I recommend these online resources:

From Table Hacks to CSS Layout: A Web Designer’s Journey, by Jeffrey Zeldman (http://www.alistapart.com/articles/journey): Join Jeffrey Zeldman through the trials and tribulations of converting a table-based layout into a CSS-based design.
Creating Liquid Layouts with Negative Margins, by Ryan Brill (http://www.alistapart.com/articles/negativemargins): In this demonstration, Ryan creates a two-column layout using negative margins to make way for the sidebar element. It is testament to the fact that CSS design problems come with many solutions.

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