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Unobtrusively insert vertical divider in layout

I want to insert a grey vertical divider that splits the two sides evenly to show a logical division. Since the content on the two sides can vary in height depending on what the user selects, the divider needs to scale appropriately -- in other words, can't be fixed height.

As an aside, ideally this style element would be something that I could conditionally insert and remove. Obviously some sort of div would give maximize control.

Here's my existing HTML/CSS code:

http://jsfiddle.net/keruilin/u5GgT/47/

Solution

  • Rather than inserting an element, I'd look at styling the two sides as equal-height columns. Use a border-right on the left side, or border-left on the right, to show the division.

    See: CSS - Equal Height Columns? for guidance on equal-height columns.