Title : How to display Tabular Data -- a new perspective
Full Article: http://www.webreference.com/programming/javascript/ne/index.html

Recommended to : Any webmaster, Javascripter

Introduction: Nicolas Erlijman showing us a new way to display tabular data without making the table change in size.

Abstract: Normally, a table uses relative size(%) in width can result these 3 problems:
1. cells grow in height: When a field contains too much data
2. ugly scrolling appears: When a field have data that can't be split into different lines
3. Using fixed table values won't solve the problem.
To fix the problems, here are the steps.
1. Use a read only input text controls
2. Get the width of all characters
3. make floating buttons allow user to scroll only one cell

Compatibility: IE 5.5, FF 1.5, NS 8.1, Opera 8.5

Facts from Conclusion:

• Fixed table width is Evil!
• Create a span with innerHTML set to a text, the span.offsetwidth will be the string length
• Don't restrict your mind. There are better interface for humans

Editor Comment:

This is a refreshing idea. I used computer and loved it when I was five. I never thought of this idea until today. I should be ashamed of myself. so should anyone who doesn't read this article.