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Old 06-27-2007, 12:03 PM
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Default Re: Fixed or Variable Width Layouts

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Actually no. I am getting more call than ever to design fixed width sites. A good indicator is at my client's initial meeting where I ask them to pick a couple of sites that they like the look of. If its a fluid site, fair enough, but I am finding that fixed is preferable.
I'm surprised at that. When I point out the benefits of variable width, my clients tend to go for that.

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Besides have you ever tried to read text across a long screen?
If that's the case then the user can reduce her browser width! That's the whole point of a flexible design.

Looks like I'm outvoted on this topic for the moment though
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