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>I know this is basic, fundamental HTML problem, but there is so much corrupt
>code out there, and I'm no programmer.
>What HTML book should I buy as a handy reference for such problems?

Check out <http://www.w3schools.com> if you haven't already - an invaluable resource. You can also print off some of the reference material, laminate it sized to A6 and use as a pocket-sized Aide-Memoire.

Regards

Chris Marsh
