[thelist] Nested-list problem (IE width-fix vs safari)

[Paul Bennett]

code? or url? may help 'visual learners' like me :)

Karl Jacobs wrote:

> Howdy,
>
> I've got a menu-list problem, and am hoping someone has solved this 
> before.
>
> The setup:  basic 2-level horizontal list, (using the Sons of 
> Suckerfish method).
>
> My 2nd level items are wider that the top-level items. (longer words, 
> can't be helped) About 80 pixels for the top, 120 for second level.
>
> The problem: When I apply the (width: 120px;) to the second-level (a), 
> to fix the IE6 width problem, then Safari creates some nasty redraw 
> problems.
>
> (I'm setting the width of the (a) to keep the entire area clickable in 
> IE, otherwise, only the text is clickable.)
>
> Does anyone know of a way to fix the Safari problem, or another 
> solution for the IE problem?....
>
> This only seems to occur if the sub-item area is wider than the top item.
>
> Help!!!!
>
> thanks,
>
> -- Karl
>