Help On Building Templates For Joomla.

Nairalanders pls i need a fast crash course on joomla template customization.I can actually position with css.But i've got issues with the content from database overflowing out of the div.Also i don't want it to the overflow to be hidden or on scroll.Then also i'd can my custom breadcrumb{menu} any hint on how i can create a dynamic breadcrumb in php.Thanx a lot this thread will assist me and other wanting to build thier template

I personally don't understand your post, sorry.

Based on what I think I understand:
1) To get rid of the breadcrumbs, go thru all the manager options (off the top of my head, I don't recall what it is) and click the red "x" in the "enabled" column.  That should get rid of the breadcrumbs.

2) CSS issues with overflow: set overflow to auto and the bars will only show if it gets to the set height an/or width.  I assume your css is in the template.css in which case you modify your css in the "edit css" portion of the template manager and then you hit "preview" to see if your changes make sense.  CSS issues have nothing to do with joomla but with your css code.

good luck!

1) again, this isn't a joomla issue so jbox or jwhatever doesn't apply
2) if it is what I am thinking, you need to code your file like so (of course move styles to a css file):

Note that the clear:both is directly below the last floated div and not part of the footer.

It probbly wd b better if you pasted the url here so i can use firebug to help debug

I am glad I could be of help.  I wrote a css book which I gave out for free (no strings attached) last year on the webmaster board.   I called it, "let's learn something" but thinking about it again, I think I will rename it, "CSS - the good parts".  No more than 30 pages, it covers all you need to know to be an expert in CSS.

Should you want it, send me an email (myNairalandUserName(no dashes)@yahoo.com)

I believe I emailed you the book yesterday.  Let me know if you got it and how you like it.

Thanks, and good luck!

Why didn't i see this kinda tutorial when i was starting with css would have saved time.Am kinda through with the basic template in joomla.Will upload it here soon.I have to say thanx for the instant reply and support.You've have officially entered my mentor list.