Across Quote by Mike Davidson
“I vertically center things in tables a lot, and the fact that there is no way to control vertical positioning in divs affects the way we do things across the board.”
About This Quote
Source Blog post: “Designing Layouts”, 2019
Vertical alignment in tables is easy, but lack of vertical control in divs limits design flexibility.
In simple terms: Tables align vertically; divs don’t.
Key Takeaway
Find workarounds for div positioning.
Themes
design
layout
technical constraints
Mood
analytical
problem‑solving
Type
technical
instructional
When to use this quote
- web page design
- email templates
- dashboard UI
Key Concepts
CSS
vertical alignment
responsive design
Questions to Reflect On
- What CSS tricks can you use for vertical centering?
- When is a table preferable to a div?
A Different Perspective
Browser inconsistencies can still cause issues.
