You should really consider using the 'link' command for style sheets and having one style sheet and assigning values to each html tag that you want to change.
This is very easy in Links by the following:-
<link rel="stylesheet" href="<%css%>">
(Just remember to define the location of %css% in your config files).
This way you can change the whole look and feel of your site by just editing one file (rather than editing all the templates).
CSS is not all that difficult to learn, but it is
definately worth learning. One of the best Style Sheet writers is TopStyle, however the one in DreamWeaver (if you use that product is excellent). HomeSite comes with a cutdown version of TopStyle which is also sufficient.
When you build footers, headers etc ... if you use a WYSIWYG editor then 'temporarily link directly to the style sheet and add your classes, id's etc then remove it when you've finished editing - remembering to leave the <%css%> link in the file.
I believe the problem you are having is you are 'not' defining a style for your footer.txt. As I said, if you use this method ie. view the footer 'separately' and link to the style sheet temporarily, you will get the look and feel of what you want. The easiest way is using the LINK method.
I don't know if I've totally confused you but I hope I've been of some help.
Regards,
Clint.
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