Tables may suck, but CSS is no improvement. Yet web designers who have never used page layout tools for offline printing, or object based CAD software are still brainwashed by it.
I just came accross this classic: BlueRobot “Many a talented web designer has struggled with CSS-based centering. Though CSS vertical centering eludes us, two techniques for horizontal centering are BlueRobot approved. Take your pick”
First one: “Unfortunately, IE5/Win does not respond to this method – a shortcoming of that browser, not the technique” Fair enough, but then why recommend it (This is still one of the largest browser versions in use).
Second one:
#Content {
position:absolute;
left:50%;
width:500px;
margin-top:50px;
margin-left:-266px;
padding:15px;
border:1px dashed #333;
background-color:#eee;
}
All this to avoid ‘align=center’.