+2  A: 

float:left should do the trick

EDIT: You can put all your text in another div that is float:left make sure to set the width properly though

jmein  2009-10-21 11:46:11
think that has solved the issue now, seems a bit unnecessary to add another div but if it works the payoff is worth it :)
David  2009-10-21 12:08:54
+1  A: 

For your outer div, try text-align:left; and for your inner div, try possibly float:left;.

Others will post nicer, cleaner answers, but this will get you started.

theraven  2009-10-21 11:47:12
Hi i did try that initially and it does work but it cuts off the background of the outer div, like it is breaking the outer div somehow
David  2009-10-21 11:52:25
could you post your code then so we can get a better grasp of what you are trying to do
jmein  2009-10-21 11:54:12

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