Forget about creating traditional tables - the web design deities favor those who opt for a simpler solution: using the display: table-cell
CSS property. This method is not only modern and valid, but it allows you to achieve the desired layout without the need for actual TABLE
tags in your markup. Remember, just because something looks like a table on your screen doesn't mean it needs to be defined as one in your code. The key distinction lies in the purpose and intent behind your design decisions.
<div style="height: 100%;"><!-- By setting 'table-cell' rule, child elements automatically fill entire height -->
<div style="display: table-cell">
<img src="example.png" />
</div>
<div style="display: table-cell">
Quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.
<!-- Lengthy text follows... -->
</div>
</div>
This approach ensures that the text content never wraps around the image like floated elements do. Instead, it flows downward, maintaining a clear space below the image - reminiscent of how content behaves within tables.