What Is the Microsoft Expression Web?

Microsoft Expression Web is a software suite of three applications for Web site design and development. It includes the programs Expression Web, Expression Encoder and Expression Design. The main strength of the software is the creation of dynamic, standards-compliant Web sites.

History

In 2006 Microsoft announced that Expression Web would take the place of FrontPage, formerly the company's leading Web site design software introduced in 1997.

System Requirements

Expression Web only runs on PCs with Microsoft operating systems: Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7.

Main Features

The main advantages of Expression Web are the ability to create CSS layouts, build sites that are cross-browser compatible and integrate multimedia elements such as Flash, Silverlight and Windows Media files.

Expression Web

Expression Web is the main application for writing code and viewing visual previews. It includes an editor for HTML, CSS, JavaScript, ASP.NET and PHP.

Expression Encoder

Expression Encoder is a tool for encoding video from a variety of formats into Microsoft Silverlight for playback on the web.

Expression Design

Expression Design is a graphic design application for creating vector images for Web use. It includes the ability to import and edit images from Adobe Photoshop.

References

• Microsoft Expression Web site
• Expression Design Web site
• Expression Encoder Web site

Resources

• Microsoft Expression Web site