How to Use a HTML Editor
HTML editors are available in text only or “What You See Is What You Get" (WYSIWYG). If you want to learn HTML but want to keep it simple, you may want to use a text-only HTML editing tool. WYSIWYG gives you a visual display of the HTML code, and the biggest advantage with a WYSIWYG editor is that you don't need to know HTML to create a web page. Either way, there are a variety of HTML editors, and some of them are included with other software or are free. Or you can often download a free trial version to see which HTML editor is for you. Some browsers, such as Firefox, have an HTML editor add-on.
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Decide which features you need in an HTML editor. Compare those to the HTML editing tool.
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Install the HTML editor and read through any documentation. Printed documentation is rarely available, but there may be an online tutorial included with the Help system. You can often find tutorials on the Internet.
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Join a discussion group. Most HTML editor providers will point you to discussion groups specifically for their tool.
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Browse the technical reference books in the book store, and buy the one that seems best suited for your needs. There are beginning guides, expert guides and everything in-between.
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Enroll in a class. HTML editing tasks that may be covered are basic HTML, DOCTYPE declarations, META tags, FTP, links, frames, images, tables, forms and email forms with responses. Some classes are online and give out specific lessons and homework and provide a certificate if you pass a skills test demonstrating your knowledge. This may come in handy on your current job or in securing your next job.
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Learn the shortcuts and tips and tricks for your HTML editor. This will save time and effort and help you feel more comfortable with using it. For example, in NoteTab, you can open many documents at once, making them available to you through the tab bar. You can configure the tab bar to show or hide the extension part of the name.
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Tips & Warnings
Different browsers and applications will display the same markup differently, so it is wise to check your page using a variety of browsers.
Don’t buy more HTML editing power than you need. An expensive, fancy package may be less helpful than a cheap HTML text tool.
