Newbie & CSS Category Menu Help..

[CRYSTALDOLL]

I am new. I have read up on customizing the css stylesheets, read thru the forums, did tutorials, but am overwhelmed with all the information.I have the purpleshades template and I am setting my categories up in alphabet letters (a b c d) with that said, 26 letters appear lengthwise in the category box. I want each one to appear as like horizontal buttons that can be clicked on by letter, but simply am so confused how to do this. I am in need of someones expertise that can explain to me in newbie terms how to accomplish this frustrating task.

[stevesh]

As always, a link to your site would help a lot. I'm guessing that what you'll need to do is specify a background color or background image under A.category-top in the stylesheet.

[CRYSTALDOLL]

This site is on a test server on my pc so that is why I did not include the web address. Can someone please help me with this??

[stevesh]

Did you try my suggestion, and if so, what happened?

[RLLillis]

I have looked everywhere I can think of and I can't find a way to turn off the number after the category in my sidebox. I know this must be simple. (I would send a link, but it's not ready yet)

e.g.
Plates (3)
Forks (2)

I want the (3) and (2) to go away.

Please help! I've customized my site to the hilt and it's killing me something like this is taking me down for the count.

Thanks in advance,

Rahel

[tino.schlegel]

Turn off in Configuration > My Store > Show Category Counts = false.

[RLLillis]

Worked like a charm. Can't believe I couldn't find it. Thank you SO much!!!

[CRYSTALDOLL]

In the main style sheet I do not see a.top categories. What stylesheet is this under?

[CRYSTALDOLL]

Im sorry I meant a.categories-top.

[CRYSTALDOLL]

Can someone please tell me what I need to do so customers can click on product by first letter. (like a button, b button ect) I have the manufacturers listed by category then the style as a sub category, this looks silly as a scrolling list or even a drop down cause I have 400 manufacturers. I want them to be able to click on a button with the first letter of the manufacturers name. I have asked this question many times before and never really do get a fulfilling answer. I am new, so please explain in newbie terms.