: Creative ways to display long lists I am working on redesigning a page that displays a 2 column table of approximately 200 manufacturer names. The page becomes very long but so far isn't

@Lengel546

I'd suggest utilizing the datatables plugin for jQuery (at datatables.net)
Just have a look at their examples and see if it suits your needs.

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@Lee4591628

Hmm... I think aside cool design you should also think on usability.

Long lists tires anyone. My suggestion, if possible under your implementation, is to paginate results, showing just 20-50 results per page, in alphabetical order.

Simple, gives you a breathe in layout, and any person can use easily.

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@Gretchen104

Maybe too obvious, but what about using the js/code used for google images search or shoutcast.com (once you click in a category, showing all radio stations at the right)

Basically it "hides" the content but when click in a large 2.0ish button of Show More, there's no reload, but an instant, non moving deploy of more content. Imo that's best.

Being used lately in many places.

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@Ogunnowo487

You can make attractive timeline where all the columns may seem as they are linked by some bakeground image.
Replace standard scroll bar with some advanced/modern control like slider etc.

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@Sent6035632

You could try using bigger padding values on the table cells, thus making some visual space.

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