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CSS How to Make a Website CSS: Cascading Style Sheets Center the Wrapper

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Unsubscribed User
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a max-width has been set to 940px, but why 940, why not 800 or 900 or which ever other value...????

I want to know why 940, why not another value???? What does that 940 stands for????

2 Answers

Chyno Deluxe
Chyno Deluxe
16,936 Points
Chyno Deluxe
Chyno Deluxe
16,936 Points

it's just a number that has become a standard for grid systems such as the 960 grid or any other 12 column grid system.

940px leaves space for a 10px padding on left and right side of the body.

Arun B.S
Arun B.S
6,239 Points
Arun B.S
Arun B.S
6,239 Points

I think it is completely up to you to decide a break point. I suggest you to resize your window and when your layout starts break that is is exact breakpoint you can choose :)