[thelist] Layer over form objects?
Aylard JA (James)
jaylard at equilon.com
Mon Dec 18 14:10:24 CST 2000
Leo,
> Is it possible to send a form object behind a layer? I thought I saw a
> message on this recently, but I can't seem to find it. (I have tried
> z-index to no avail...)
This depends on the browser make and model:
IE 4+
* Only the <select> element cannot be z-indexed. You have to use trickery
to make it disappear behind another element (such as a positioned div):
namely, change its visibility property to "hidden", or its display property
to "none" when a positioned div obscures it.
Netscape 4.x
* Most form elements do not reliably z-index. For safety's sake, pretend
that none of them do and place your form within its own positioned <layer>
or (preferably) <div>, and hide that entire "layer" as required.
Netscape 6.x
* All form elements z-index.
hth,
James Aylard
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