Cron div in overall_footer causing space in IE8 below footer

[Brogan]

I have noticed that the cron div right at the bottom of overall_footer.html is causing a blank space at the bottom of the page.

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</div>
</div>
<div><!-- IF not S_IS_BOT -->{RUN_CRON_TASK}<!-- ENDIF --></div>
</body>
</html> 

This does not occur in FF or IE7 so I can only assume it must be the way IE8 handles this particular div.

I should point out that I have a custom centered template with a drop shadow either side.

Is there a solution for this in IE8 or do I have to accept there will always be a blank space under the footer?

TIA

[Paul]

Please use the Support Request Template Generator to fill out the support template for you and then post it here.

[Brogan]

Unfortunately the site isn't yet live and I don't want to make the URL publicly available so I'll pop back in about a week when it is, if I haven't resolved it by then.

[Paul]

I don't need your site url actually, only what style you use and what MODs you have.

[Brogan]

Well the style is based on Prosilver but it has been heavily modified to include a custom header and footer.

It's probably best if I fill out the support template when it's live so you can see how it's configured.

Incidentally, removing the cron div solves the problem so I just need a way of incorporating the cron task which IE8 deals with properly.

[Brogan]

Here's the support template filled out.

If anyone has a solution for it I'd appreciate it.

Support Request Template
What version of phpBB are you using? phpBB 3.0.4
What is your board's URL? http://www.cliptheapex.com/forum/index.php
Who do you host your board with? Eukhost
How did you install your board? I used the download package from phpBB.com
Is your board a fresh install or a conversion? Fresh Install
Do you have any MODs installed? Yes
What MODs do you have installed? Chat and Calendar
Please describe your problem. The cron div right at the bottom of overall_footer.html is causing a blank space at the bottom of the page.

This does not occur in FF or IE7 so I can only assume it must be the way IE8 handles this particular div.
What styles do you currently have installed? Prosilver (customised)
What language(s) is your board currently using? English
Which database type/version are you using? MySQL 5
What is your level of experience? Comfortable with PHP and phpBB
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[pianistsk8er]

I am having the same problem (although in Safari, not IE). What is the purpose of {RUN_CRON_TASK}? Would it cause any problems placing "display: none" for that div?

[Paul]

I am having the same problem (although in Safari, not IE). What is the purpose of {RUN_CRON_TASK}? Would it cause any problems placing "display: none" for that div?

No, that should not be a problem. The purpose is to run several tasks in the background without slowing down the board.

[Brogan]

Would it cause any problems placing "display: none" for that div?

Nice one
A really simple fix.

That's 1 more niggle off the list.

[adamjoseph]

Sorry for bringing up a slightly old topic but...

I have corrected the space in every browser (I think) except for Internet Explorer 8, and well, I just don't know where you guys are placing this "display: none" attribute.

I tried placing it in the template and nothing, and there is no css in the themes that I can see that relates to this area for the div that is being discussed in this thread.

Can anyone help me locate where to put it to make this space disappear, or just be more specific so an idiot like me can understand. Thank you!

[Brogan]

Look in overall_footer.html for the cron task line and replace it with this:

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<div style="display: none"><!-- IF not S_IS_BOT -->{RUN_CRON_TASK}<!-- ENDIF --></div> 

[adamjoseph]

I did that and I still get about a 5px space on the bottom.

I am thinking at this point that it isn't that big of a deal although I would prefer it not to be there. I suppose it is safe to say that something about the body or html may be causing it at this point if attempts to change the style of the cron div have no effect. I placed 0px margin to some things and that takes away the space in the other browsers.

Thank you for your help though, and perhaps I will figure something out, but otherwise, I will just leave it alone if I get to crazy about it.

[predavatel]

white space down solved:
<div style="margin-bottom:-5px;"><!-- IF not S_IS_BOT -->{RUN_CRON_TASK}<!-- ENDIF --></div>