Outline usage

[bubach]

The outline property isn't working in Opera because they interpret the CSS specification in such a way that the outlines should always be visible on top of everything. No matter the z-index.
It's debatable whether or not this behavior is correct since the specification doesn't require it, but it does hint on the property usage in the same way Opera has implemented it.

Even if all other browsers out there does it differently, I can't really say that Opera is wrong in their interpretation either. I think that Aloha should change to another method for outlining the area, or at least provide options for alternative methods for those of us that agree with the Opera way.

This report replaces/complements this one (after I did some research on the subject):
#727

[evo42]

What method of outlining to you suggest?

[bubach]

I'm not sure. One kind of "hack" I can think of right now is overlaying DIV's that have width 1-3 px and right height for the sides and height 1-3 px and right width for top and bottom. Other than that, I'm not sure there is a confirmed method for outlining that takes up no space in the design and works across all browsers.

[evo42]

Thanks for your suggestion. We'll think about it & find hopefully a satisfying solution.