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if it varies between computers is there a way of using tables so that it automatically takes up the whole size of the screen with no scrolling needed, like a 100% width or height command in CSS or sumthin?
There's been a lot of posts about fluid layouts [google.com] and page design that you'll find helpful.
Does anyone know what the standard size of a webpage is in pixels without having to scroll down or across.
There is no standard. See above.
if it varies between computers is there a way of using tables so that it automatically takes up the whole size of the screen
It's important to distinguish between "screen" and "browser window". (Specifically, the content portion of the browser window.)
For one, the browser uses-up some space with the title bar, buttons, etc.
While it's possible to use Javascript to force the browser to full-screen, it's considered non-user-friendly and annoying. And it will immediately make your users suspicious that you are about to install spyware, etc.
So, as to "screens" - do yourself a big favor, and just don't go there!
One more thing about screen sizes - don't assume that users browse with their browsers maximized to cover the entire screen. Some do. Some don't.
like a 100% width or height command in CSS or sumthin?
Yes, this is possible using either tables or CSS. Both support relative sizing in percentage of content window width/height. And, IMO, this is much preferable in almost all cases to designs that depend on a fixed pixel width or height.
There are many considerations to deal with - such as what to do if the user sizes the window such that your content just won't fit. There are many books written on the subject of intelligent CSS layout.
