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Silvia Ramos
Front End Web Development Techdegree Graduate 18,318 PointsRelative Units
Hey!
Since I have started learning front-end, I was always told (or recommended) to use EM or REM, instead of pixels, but now the VH appears in my life..! which somehow looks like a better idea as it would avoid so many changes on @media queries? I just need some advise from some experience person (like you Steven Parker ). Would it be a better idea to use VH instead of EM, REM or %? or better to avoid them as it is not supported by old browsers?
Thank you :)
3 Answers
Steven Parker
231,184 Points
I don't think any of those units would be a problem in most browsers, but they are used for different things.
I wouldn't use vh as a substitute for em, but it might be a good alternative to % in some situations. Choose what fits your needs.
Silvia Ramos
Front End Web Development Techdegree Graduate 18,318 PointsNo worries, won't tag you anymore, thanks anyway.
Steven Parker
231,184 PointsJust to be clear, I don't mind being tagged (it's kind of flattering! 
Sometimes I might just happen to respond first anyway.
Silvia Ramos
Front End Web Development Techdegree Graduate 18,318 PointsI usually do, but not too many people bother to get involved and I end up with questions never answered. If it is a question regarding code or whatever, I leave the question open up for everyone, but something like this, which I was purely asking for a 'professional' advise, I rather get a straight response from someone I know is gonna respond correctly. Have a good one.
Steven Parker
231,184 PointsWell, now that I know how you consciously you make that choice, I'm doubly flattered. Feel free to tag me anytime.
Steven Parker
231,184 PointsSteven Parker
231,184 PointsI appreciate the confidence but since lots of folks are willing to help you might try not tagging anyone specific until the question has been posted for a day.