Although there are many programs designed to make HTML writing easier
(called HTML EDITORs), they are usually designed for more advanced users.
You will probably want to begin by using a simple text
EDITOR
or word processor. All files must be saved in TEXT format with an HTM
(IBM) or HTML (UNIX) extension.
Examples of Text EDITORs:
Apple/Macintosh: Teach Text, or Simple Text
MS Windows: Edit or Notepad Arachnophilia
Don't Even THINK about Frontpage!!! It writes the most convoluted and non standard, incorrect
HTML code out of any program out there! If you are going to learn to code - don't learn to cheat,
learn to do it right!
Unix Workstations or Xterminals: Textedit, Emacs, Kwrite, or VI
Note:The important issue here is that the EDITOR
have the capability of saving your work as
Plain ASCII Text.
Follow These Steps:
Start your EDITOR
or Word Processor
Write your HTML
code and save any changes your work as XXXXXX.htm
Open your Web BROWSER
Load the file
you just saved
into your BROWSER
window
Toggle
between your
EDITOR
and your
BROWSER
window.
You will need to hit
RELOAD
in BROWSER each time you save changes to your HTML code
Since you already have your browser open, this is a great time to begin. Don't
forget to Bookmark this page (Add it to your favorites) so you can come back if
you get lost. Begin by opening your editor right now. Go to the next page in
this course, and follow the directions. You will be writing web pages in no
time!
On The Following Indicator...
(
GREEN
will indicate your current location)
