Frequently asked Questions (Faq)

What is the difference between the DIV and SPAN html tag?

DIV tag should be used for structural purposes such as defining areas like header and footer. SPAN tag should be used to define the formatting of a specific area. It kind of like works like a marker:

Beware: SPAN area can be defined for example only within a DIV section. It's not allowed to include two DIV into one SPAN. Rather split the SPAN and have it inside each DIV section.

TABLE vs. DIV html tag. When to use what?

TABLE should be used only to display data. For example like a shopping list. It should not be used for design purposes. The DIV tag should be used to define areas such as header (where the logo goes), footer, content and navigation. It should be used for design purposes.

Why do Adobe Flash animations not run on iPhone and iPad?

Yes it's correct! Flash animations don't play on iPhone and iPad. - So why can I watch Youtube videos on my iPhone? Does Youtube not use Adobe Flash? - Well: iPhone does not use Adobe Flash in order to play Youtube videos. It uses it's own software program, which knows how to play a Youtube videos.