As I delve into the world of HTML and CSS, I've taken a traditional approach by crafting a login page complete with three input controls (two text inputs and one button). To ensure proper alignment of these elements, I initially turned to the trusty <table></table>. However, I recently stumbled upon information suggesting that using tables for layout is not recommended. Here's what my current setup looks like:
Home.html
<div>
<table>
<thead>
<tr><th><span>Login Page</span></th></tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<th><label>Username:</label></th>
<td><input type="text" value="" /></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th><label>Password:</label></th>
<td><input type="text" value="" /></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><input type="button" value="Submit" /></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</div>
Despite the convenience offered by tables in aligning input fields, I've decided to explore alternative methods leveraging basic CSS techniques to achieve the same result without relying on tables. The following snippet showcases my endeavor:
Home.html
<div class="box">
<span>Login Page</span>
<br />
<span>
<label>Username:</label>
<input type="text" value="" />
<br />
<label>Password:</label>
<input type="text" value="" />
<br />
<input type="button" value="Submit" />
</span>
</div>
style.css
.box {
margin: 10px 10px 10px 10px;
border: dotted 2px #fff;
width: 500px;
}
.box span:first-child {
border: dotted 1px;
margin-left: 30%;
font-family: Arial, sans-serif;
width: 50%;
}
.box span label:nth-of-type(odd)
{
color:blue;
font-family: Arial, sans-serif;
}
.box span label:nth-of-type(even)
{
color: red;
font-family: Arial, sans-serif;
display: inline-block;
}
While the CSS solution has successfully aligned the input controls, it necessitates the use of multiple break tags (<br />) along with additional code for alignment that could be achieved more efficiently using the <table> tag. Seeking guidance on the most standard approach moving forward and whether my current trajectory reflects best practices.