How to Copy Code From a Website Into Dreamweaver 8

Copying code from an established website can help you learn HTML basics.

Dreamweaver 8 is a powerful HTML code editing software. It allows users to manipulate code with little HTML knowledge. One of its features is the ability to copy code from established websites, which allows you to modify it in a few short steps. By being able to see the actual code, you can see how another page's layout is designed. While you should not directly copy any code due to copyright restrictions, by understanding the layout, you can tweak your own design to have a similar look.

Instructions

1. Launch your Internet browser and navigate to the website from which you wish to copy code.

2. Right-click on the website and select the "View Source" or "Source" option from the displayed options.

3. Click anywhere in the code and press "Ctrl" and "A" simultaneously to copy all of the code to your clipboard.

4. Open Dreamweaver 8 and create a new HTML document.

5. Select the "Code View" option and delete all of the text currently displayed.

6. Choose the "Edit" button near the top-left of the screen and select "Paste." Your code will be copied into Dreamweaver, and you can now modify it to your specifications.

References

• Macromedia: Dreamweaver 8 User Manual