(javascript & css) Where is the syntax error?

[msimmons]

(I know I promised nver to post on friday before my 3rd cup of coffee but I'm stuck)

I am getting a syntax error on this line

parent.frames[0].document.getElementById(DivDay).style.z-index = '-1';

probably something silly.
Thanks in advance,
Michael

[msimmons]

Just so no one is worried I found another way around it. Would still like to know where the error is though.
Michael

[Rick Bull]

Didn't you just forget to put quote marks around the DivDay bit?

[msimmons]

Sorry, should have given more info.

DivDay = 'cell1_7';
parent.frames[0].document.getElementById(DivDay).style.background = '#cccccc';
parent.frames[0].document.getElementById(DivDay).style.cursor = 'default';
parent.frames[0].document.getElementById(DivDay).style.z-index = '-1';

Good try though... Thats my error 99% of the time
Michael

[cpradio]

Three questions:

1) Have you tried putting double quotes around cell_7 instead of single?
2) Why even have a variable?
3) What browser are you testing this in?

[msimmons]

1) Have you tried putting double quotes around cell_7 instead of single?

No, but the only line that is getting the error is the z-index one... the others work fine w/o it.

2) Why even have a variable?

Because I build that code via ASP and javascript was giving me problems doing it inside of the parens... plus I only have to build the asp part once this way.

3) What browser are you testing this in?

IE 5.5 but would like for it to be to standards. I am new to trying standards so if you see anything that is non-compliant let me know

Thanks,
Michael

[cpradio]

ahh its zIndex not z-index

[msimmons]

hmmm... odd. Is it that way in the style sheet also? (because I am using z-index there and it is fine but that could be a fluke).

Thanks!
Michael

[punkpie_uk]

parent.frames[0].document.getElementById(DivDay).style.z-index

Theres you problem, its z-index if you are using css but if you are setting it with DHTML its actually just zIndex. Javascript doesn't like the - so its removed.

Take a look here to see what I mean...

http://msdn.microsoft.com/workshop/a...asp?frame=true

[msimmons]

OK, cool. Thanks a bunch guys.
Michael