trying to mix css defined divs and regular tables

[disgust]

I downloaded a free web template I really like, and modified it.

however, I'd like to be able to use regular tables to define where things are in the body to some extent.. but it really doesn't seem to like this. it's aligned oddly, and it does really odd things in some browsers, especially IE

what are my options really?

[Robin_reala]

Probably your best option would be to try and learn CSS positioning. I've recently had to mix CSS and tables in my work, and it's hellish if you're using them for layout.

[vinzzz]

your options?

exlaining some more about your problem. You only saying its odd...
Is the template all about tables?
maybe the sollution lies in doctypes, maybe rare coding of the template...all kinds of things...

if you dont want to learn css positioning, try using inner tables with ID's so you still be able to modify things in css and have a table-layout (IEK :P )