Things You'll Need:
- Internet
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Step 1
Know that a web page, by technical definition, originates as a text file where HTML (hyper text markup language) code is placed which your browser translates into what you see right this very moment.
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Step 2
Understand that you can easily see the HTML, as well as other programming code such as Javascript, by going to your File menu and finding the option such as View Page Source or View Source. This will allow you to see a web page from the inside out.
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Step 3
Realize that without the web browser, the Internet wouldn't be visual, convenient, or practical for the everyday user. The web browser is a computer program like all your other pieces of software. What sets it apart is it can interact with web servers to retrieve the information you need from outside sources. The web page makes the information more readable and more polished.
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Step 4
Know that it is important to note that web pages can be translated slightly differently depending on what browser you are using. For example, Google Chrome may use its own Javascript engine compared to the other browsers, and therefore the Javascript in your website may behave differently or not at all compared to Firefox or Internet Explorer. However, the Web is moving towards a more standardized HTML format, so that all web pages will look as similar as possible in any browser.
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Step 5
Know that anyone can make their own web page without any specific software. All you need is Notepad or Textpad, a word processing program WITHOUT formatting features. You can view a web page you've created offline just by renaming the .txt file into a .html file, so it is readable and translated by the browser.
You can check out my series of articles right here on eHow.com called "How to Learn Basic HTML", which will take you through the steps to building your own web pages offline!
