i'm not too sure if this is an iframe, but i am positive it looks like one. is it possible that a table looks like an iframe with a scroll bar and everything? also, i want to know how to make the text area thing i described above, with a totally clear background. possible?

I think you are talking about a div.

http://www.``````````````/divtutorial.shtml

lol that's exactly what i was looking for! thanks