> A set of boxes Id like side-by-side don't want to work properly when I > specify a dtd, and DO work properly when I omit one. Although you've found an answer, I find it worth noting that IMMEDIATELY before reading this call for help, I read this article on CSS, DTD's, DOCTYPE's, and IE6: http://www.netmechanic.com/news/vol4/html_no22.htm Probably everyone knew this but me! BH