fixed, fluid, and overwhelmed

[Mario P]

What are the benefits of using fixed and fluid CSS on the same layout page, or all fixed or all fluid for that matter?

I am new to this and don’t really understand any of this so I appreciate any help

[Snookerman]

This screencast should be helpful:
http://css-tricks.com/video-screencasts/10-fixed-width-fluid-width-elastic-width/ (http://css-tricks.com/video-screencasts/10-fixed-width-fluid-width-elastic-width/)

Good luck!

[Mario P]

This screencast should be helpful:
http://css-tricks.com/video-screencasts/10-fixed-width-fluid-width-elastic-width/ (http://css-tricks.com/video-screencasts/10-fixed-width-fluid-width-elastic-width/)

Good luck!

Actually not because I am on a 56k that is actually more like 12k and I am not able to watch videos, but thanks for trying. Just my luck though, right?

[Nile]

How about this then?
http://www.webdesignedge.net/our-blog/web-design-tutorial/css-layout-what-is-the-difference-between-the-fixed-width-elastic-layout-and-liquid-layout/70/

[Mario P]

Thank you for the information, this about answers all of my questions, except which one to use

[Nile]

Use elastic... You'd have to make your WHOLE measuring unit based of em though, but give it a try. ;)

[Snookerman]

Thank you for the information, this about answers all of my questions, except which one to use
That depends on your site. There isn't any layout that fits all sites, you have to think about what you want you site to do and how you want it to look and then decide on which one is the best option for you. To quote the article from webdesignedge:

It depends on your main things on the web page for example advanced graphical layouts that rely on the exact placement of images are suitable for fixed width. In contrast a page where the text content is the most important might work best in a hybrid where the main column is liquid and the side columns are elastic.
If you want, you can post a link to your site and someone might take a look and advise you in your decision.

Good luck!