A LIST Apart: For People Who Make Websites

No. 263

Authors: M: Eric Meyer

 Eric Meyer

Principal consultant for Complex Spiral Consulting, Eric has been called “an internationally recognized expert on the subjects of HTML and Cascading Style Sheets (CSS).” When not writing, traveling, or running after his daughter, Eric is usually bothering his wife Kat in some fashion.

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Say no to “printer-friendly” versions and yes to printer-specific style sheets. CSS expert Eric Meyer shows how to conceive and design print style sheets that automatically format web content for off-screen delivery. Includes tips on hiding inappropriate content, styling text for the printer, and displaying the URL of every link on the page.