link code not working, cannot get menu links to jump to different sections of same page |
link code not working, cannot get menu links to jump to different sections of same page |
Dick Roose |
Aug 16 2010, 12:12 AM
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Hi All,
I have got my first problem solved but had to learn a lot more than I wanted to. Although the attached code looks correct to me, it doesn't work. Can anyone tell me why? Thanks The single most important criteria for all human decisions is ... "Is it good for Earth's children?" Dick Roose This post has been edited by Dick Roose: Aug 16 2010, 12:21 AM Attached File(s) link_test.htm ( 1.13k ) Number of downloads: 336 |
pandy |
Aug 16 2010, 12:21 AM
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🌟Computer says no🌟 Group: WDG Moderators Posts: 20,730 Joined: 9-August 06 Member No.: 6 |
Hi
It's because NAME doesn't exist as an element. It's an attribute for A. Like this: HTML <h2><a name="chp1">Introduction</a></h2> There's no need to use named anchors anymore though. The browsers that need them are so old now, that you can safely ignore them. You can give the H2 an id and link to it in the way you already do. HTML <h2 id="chp1">Introduction</h2> |
Dick Roose |
Aug 16 2010, 04:26 AM
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Hi Cicero,
Thank you very much for taking the time to solve part of my problem. I really appreciate it. But ... The code works fine in the link test.htm. Each time I click on the list the screen jumps as it is supposed to jump. So I copied the code into the Mainpage.htm which is where I need it. It doesn't work! Next I tried "copying" the three anchors from the working program to the non working program, along with the three list statements. I made the link test program by coping the statements also. Well would you believe with identical code for the three first menu items, they don't work in the mainpage program. It is identical because I "copied" it! I am hoping someone can point out my error. I have run "Tidy" several times with no errors reported. If you look at the problem, you can find all the anchors by searching for "<h2>." The menu list is almost at the very end of the file. Any help will be greatly appreciated . I need this web site done last week. Thanks The single most important criteria for all human decisions is ... "Is it good for Earth's children?" Dick Roose This post has been edited by Dick Roose: Aug 16 2010, 04:56 AM Attached File(s) mainpage.zip ( 85.55k ) Number of downloads: 176 |
Frederiek |
Aug 16 2010, 05:08 AM
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Programming Fanatic Group: Members Posts: 5,146 Joined: 23-August 06 From: Europe Member No.: 9 |
Which links don't work? They seem to work for me. I didn't click them all, but quite a few.
You still have that problem with the TOC not being in the right place and not scrolling with the content. Change <p class="rvps2"> to <div id="toc">, get rid of the associated closing </p> and close the div after the closing div of the list (which has class="toc", so you'll have two closing div's there. So it will look like this: CODE <div id="toc"><span class="rvts6">Table of Contents<br> </span> <div class="toc"> <ul>...your list here...</ul> </div> </div> Then style the new div: CODE #toc { position:fixed; top:30px; } |
Dick Roose |
Aug 16 2010, 05:17 AM
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Which links don't work? They seem to work for me. I didn't click them all, but quite a few. Do you mean that you unzipped the mainpage file, ran it in a browser and all the links you tried worked. Could you try it at (http://realityfound.org), it is the same code! Thanks The single most important criteria for all human decisions is ... "Is it good for Earth's children?" Dick Roose |
Dick Roose |
Aug 16 2010, 05:33 AM
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[quote name='Dick Roose' date='Aug 16 2010, 05:17 AM' post='50228']
[quote name='Frederiek' post='50227' date='Aug 16 2010, 05:08 AM'] Which links don't work? They seem to work for me. I didn't click them all, but quite a few. [/quote] Hi Frederiek, I am quite excited that the menu worked for you and I would like to know what you are doing differently. If you will send me an email with your phone number I will give you a call; or perhaps we can chat via email? dcroose@comcast.net Thanks "Is it good for Earth's children?" Dick Roose |
Frederiek |
Aug 16 2010, 09:17 AM
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Programming Fanatic Group: Members Posts: 5,146 Joined: 23-August 06 From: Europe Member No.: 9 |
You are right, on line, the links don't work, probably because they are behind the first table column.
Yes, I d/l the zip file, where the menu was at the bottom of the page, but they did work (Safari/Mac). (Of course, I didn't have the external CSS file). Then I made the few changes I mentioned, so they would scroll with the page (with position: fixed). And voilà. I don't know if the external CSS interferes here. Mostly, discussions are kept public in the forums, so others can benefit from them. But, if you wish, you can send me a PM. |
Dick Roose |
Aug 16 2010, 10:42 AM
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You are right, on line, the links don't work, probably because they are behind the first table column. Yes, I d/l the zip file, where the menu was at the bottom of the page, but they did work (Safari/Mac). (Of course, I didn't have the external CSS file). Then I made the few changes I mentioned, so they would scroll with the page (with position: fixed). And voilà. I don't know if the external CSS interferes here. Mostly, discussions are kept public in the forums, so others can benefit from them. But, if you wish, you can send me a PM. Thanks Frederiek, You told me what I need to know. I just could not believe that you unzipped it and it worked, and you didn't just unzip it. I went PM because I didn't want to wait for a posting to get to you, you might not check the site for days. Thanks again The single most important criteria for all human decisions is ... "Is it good for Earth's children?" Dick Roose |
pandy |
Aug 16 2010, 11:29 AM
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🌟Computer says no🌟 Group: WDG Moderators Posts: 20,730 Joined: 9-August 06 Member No.: 6 |
Threads merged. But who is Cicero?
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Frederiek |
Aug 16 2010, 12:17 PM
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Programming Fanatic Group: Members Posts: 5,146 Joined: 23-August 06 From: Europe Member No.: 9 |
Dick,
When you (or anyone else) sends me a PM, I get notified of that by email. And normally, I pass by in the forums, at least once a day, anyway. I haven't had one from you, if that's what you wanted to do. You know how it works? Just click on my name on the left, which leads to my profile. There, you'll find a link called "Send a Personal Message" and you'll be presented with a form to fill in. |
Christian J |
Aug 16 2010, 04:21 PM
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pandy |
Aug 16 2010, 04:45 PM
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Dick Roose |
Aug 17 2010, 11:13 AM
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