[jomanda]

How can I have two div as though they were <table><tr><td></td><td></td></tr></table> ?

[AmeliaR]

by floating them

[jomanda]

yes, that works, but creates a problem... the content that follows the div "table" doesn't follow at the end of the container div
Ie: <div><div style="float: left">content</div><div>content</div></div>
Content that follows that bit isn't below the container div
It's usually directly under 2nd column div

[AmeliaR]

yes, it takes some mastery of css layout techniques. can you easily apply a clear: both; on the element that follows the two floated divs?

[jomanda]

that's hwat i wanted to avoid

[AmeliaR]

do the two divs have a containing div?

[jomanda]

Yes

[AmeliaR]

apply these css properties: width: 100%; overflow: auto;
jomanda: the properties will turn the containing div into hasLayout in IE, so it will grow to contain the floats.

[jomanda]

Ah, does that work for all browsers?

[AmeliaR]

and in other browsers, the overflow: auto; will make it grow to contain floated element, as per spec.