How to Add Dynamic HTML Effects in FrontPage

"Dynamic HTML" is a buzzword for special effects that allow words, pictures and letters to perform amazing tricks, such as changing color when passed over by the mouse. FrontPage 2000 does all the work for you - no HTML required.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderate

Things You’ll Need:

• Microsoft FrontPage

1. Start the FrontPage program and open the appropriate web.
2. Open the page the dynamic HTML effects will appear on.
3. Select the image or text the effect will be applied to.
4. Open the Format menu and choose Dynamic HTML Effects.
5. Choose the event (what triggers the effect), the application (what will happen) and the effect (what it will look like).
6. Click on the X in the upper-right corner to close the DHTML dialog.
7. Click on the Preview button and perform the event. If it does not work, return, reselect the image (or text) and choose Dynamic HTML Effects from the Insert menu. Make sure the settings are correct.
8. Save the page when finished.
9. Preview the page by clicking Preview in Browser from the File menu and choosing the appropriate browser and desired settings.

Tips & Warnings

• DHTML effects don't work with all browsers, so don't base your Web page around the effects. Instead, view effects as a bonus to your site.