Literate Web Pages...Don't Assume a Full-Screen Browser Window

Don't assume that the reader is using a full-screen browser window.

Don't assume the browser window size is the same as the assumed screen size.

Why: Pages Don't Fit As Expected

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The Cause: Ignorance?

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Here are a few randomly chosen samples that demonstrate ignorance of the difference between screen resolution and browser window size:

• http://www.smartwebby.com/web_site_design/advanced_web_design.asp
• http://www.onestat.com/html/aboutus_pressbox14.html

Details: Don't Assume A Full-Screen Browser Window

Don't assume a full-screen browser window even if you know the reader's screen resolution.

Further Reading

For more information, see:

The Myth of 800x600