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HTML Tips and Tutorials
HTML Editors
Adding to your website or creating your very first page? Either way, you'll find additional tips and information for increasing the accessibility and decreasing the loading time of your pages, as well as code validators and graphics utilities in the Website Design Section.
Even if you know absolutely nothing about HTML, you'll be able to follow this tutorial to begin creating your very own webpage!! (It will be helpful if you already know how to copy & paste text; you'll need to understand how to save a text file as well as how to open a file in a web browser.)
Simple, straight forward, bare-bones guide to the essentials of HTML. Create sample templates by saving the code provided in the descriptive Make a Page section. See exactly how to create tables or lists, incorporate color, and add links to sub-pages, etc.
Provides a clear introduction to HyperText Markup Language and an overview of the parts of the webpage; the perfect lead-in to the outstanding tutorial: Let's Build A Webpage. For the more advanced, Michele-Web has numerous other resources, too.
This clear tutorial will enable you get past the initial confusion of dealing with HTML to create your page. Then check out the excellent guide to Uploading your page, which includes links to download software such as WS_FTP LE, CuteFTP, Fetch, etc. along with step-by-step, illustrated instructions; other useful Web page tools are also available.
Provides a comprehensive FAQs section, as well as FTP Tutorials. Covers the common programs used to upload files, including my personal favorite:
WS-FTP for Windows.
Here's a site where you can Learn HTML in 7 Easy Steps. Includes a pointer to EasyHTMLThe best freeware HTML editor ever! Later you'll want to explore Nic's JavaScript Page which provides clearly labeled scripts which are easy to use (even for beginners).
This is a good starting point
to understanding the hypertext markup language (HTML) used on the World Wide Web. Additional Web-based resources about HTML and other related aspects of preparing files are provided at the end of the guide.
The National Center for Supercomputing Applications / University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Learn HTML Interactively! Very clearly presented information with plenty of examples; includes:
How To Develop Web Pages;
How To Code In HTML;
Uploading Your Web Pages Onto the Web (examples are shown for using Telnet and WS_FTP on the HSC system, you'll need to modify the info for use on other servers).
Kenneth Fly, Webmaster; University of South Florida Health Sciences Center Information Services
This six-part, interactive tutorial will show you how to create your first web page and put it online for free. In addition, you will learn the history of the Internet and the web, and gain an understanding of how each functions.
Includes color, spacing, layout, forms, links, sounds, images, tables, lists, style sheets, etc. Want to see how the tags REALLY WORK? Each example page includes a Practice Window button, so you can try out the code!
A helpful GIF showing the 216 browser-safe colors is available which identifies the RGB code for each shade in a "paint chip" display (NOTE: 229 Kb).
You can also sign up for the JavaScript Discussion List.
You are permitted to download the entire tutorial to run on your machine offline; versions are available for Macintosh, Unix, Windows 3.1 / OS2 (English or Spanish) and for Windows 95 (English, only).
Maricopa Center for Learning and Instruction (MCLI)
Learn how to create or modify pages in HTML. Think you know the code?? Then test your skills with Monkey See, Monkey Do: All you have to is write the code to recreate the original...
Provides Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About HTML, CSS, Graphics, & Multimedia; material is not only clear and understandable but also entertaining!! Note that hyperlinks are not underlined.
Daniel Tobias provides suggestions for web site development -- lots of little details that help make a web site better. It's intended for those who are already somewhat familiar with HTML and are looking for
ways to improve their sites and avoid some common pitfalls.
This site provides the answers for notive and expert alike; clearly written with examples and code provided, this resource guide is both intriguing and understandable.
This fun, friendly, five-lesson tutorial transforms the Frames Newbie into the Frames Knowbie! Hailed as "completely terrific" by Netscape, and "excellent" by PC Week, this step-by-step guide will help explain everything you ever wanted (or needed) to know about frames in a clear, understandable manner.
If you can do it in HTML, you'll find it here. Over 100 different tutorials for HTML; learn layering and graphics use; trouble-shoot Java Script; find out about Extensible Markup Language and how to present XML files using XSL. A great resource whether you are new to HTML or an experienced user.
This clearly written tutorial will walk you through the basics of creating CGIs with Perl and does not assume ANY programming background. Learn how to create Perl programs, gain an understanding of how the programming language works,
and learn to use variables, IF statements, and loops. Also available: JavaScript for the Total Non-Programmer
CGI is a standard for external gateway
programs to interface with information servers such as HTTP servers. This site provides a basic overview (for the uninitiated) as well as how-to-do-it info for handling forms with CGI programs, security issues, writing ErrorDocument handling CGI scripts, etc. You can also search the CGI documentation or upload scripts to the archive.
The National Center for Supercomputing Applications / University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
While some people do have direct connection, most visitors will arrive at your site via modem and EVERYONE will be effected by server speed (or lack thereof). The following resources will provide useful tips and suggestions for increasing the accessibility of your pages and decreasing the aggravation experienced when w-a-i-t-i-n-g for a file to download.
Kris Nosack's outstanding shareware HTML Editor is WELL worth the $10 suggested donation. It is extremely easy (intuitive) to use and simplifies many tasks without becoming burdensome or overly technical to learn. HTML Writer has been used exclusively in the design of this website, and the webmaster swears BY it (not AT it)! Download a copy of this compact program, try it out, and see what YOU think of it.
A well-organized list of various programs for editing HTML. Includes info such as version number, operating system required, and whether it's Freeware, Shareware, or a commercial product (along with the cost, if known).
EasyHTML
is a freeware HTML editor designed by Toni Helenius; it's been dubbed The best freeware HTML editor ever! by Nic's Javascript Page. Find out more about the great features included in this program, view screenshots and download your own copy. [U.S. Mirror Site.]
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