How to Convert HTML to Xhtml in Dreamweaver

Converting your HTML documents into XHTML is a simple process using the Dreamweaver application. The XHTML language is a partial blend of HTML and XML that adheres to a stricter set of Web regulations and is supported on all Web browsers. Translating HTML documents into XHTML, allows Web pages to contain leaner code as well as to be available for a wider range of audiences on alternate devices, such as cell phones or mobile instruments.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• HTML file
• Dreamweaver application

HTML without Frames

1. Open a HTML document in the Dreamweaver application.

2. Select "File" and then "Convert" from the toolbar.

3. Choose the XHTML option that you require. Versions include XHTML 1.0 Transitional, XHTML 1.0 Strict, XHTML 1.1 and XHTML Mobile 1.0.

HTML with Frames

4. Open a HTML document in the Dreamweaver application.

5. Select a frame.

6. Select "File" and then "Convert" from the toolbar.

7. Choose the XHTML option that you require. Versions include XHTML 1.0 Transitional, XHTML 1.0 Strict, XHTML 1.1 and XHTML Mobile 1.0.

8. Repeat these steps for each frame and frameset in your document.

References

• XHTML 1.0: The Extensible HyperText Markup Language (Second Edition)

Resources

• W3C XHTML Activities