HTML TUTORIALS
What is HTML
Introduction
Lesson1:Tags
Lesson2:Paragraphs
Lesson3:Attributes
Lesson4:Lines
Lesson5:Graphics
Lesson6:Alignment
Lesson7:Links
Lesson8: Tables
Lesson9: Frames
Uploading Webpages



EXTRAS

Quick Reference
Color Chart
Webpage Templates
Free Web Graphics
Graphics Optimizer
Resources
Free Software


 



Ross Communications image.
Coffee Cup Editor. HTML editing software that is very easy to use and sells for under $50 with lifetime upgrades.



Text Pad HTML editor. Another easy to use html editor. I have used both of these programs a lot, with great results.



Core FTP is a File Transfer Program that is very easy to use and there is no cost to use the free version wich will work very nicely.


FTP Explorer
FTP Explorer is also a FTP (file transfer) program and this is at no cost as well. Very easy to use.



XPlorer is a program that will put 2 windows on your desktop and allow you to transfer files between them. Move files easily on your own desktop, Easy to use.



Same as above, just another version. Both are very good and very easy to use.



Meta Tags. This program will help ypou with Meta Tags on your site. You should really get to know this free program.

 




 

Did You Know
By learning HTML you will have better control over how your webpage will look than if you use a software program to make one, plus it's easier to learn too!

BASIC HTML TAGS
TAGS WHAT THEY DO
<HTML> </HTML> Signals the start and end of the html document
<HEAD> </HEAD> Encloses TITLE and META tags
<BODY> </BODY> Signals the start and end of web page content
<B> </B> Makes text bold
<I> </I> Makes text italic
<T> </TT> Makes text resemble that of typerwriter
<FONT> </FONT> Manipulates text
<H> </H> Puts heading on page. Ranges from size 1 to 6
<CENTER> </CENTER> Centers stuff on web page
<IMG> </IMG> Puts graphic on page. Needs SRC attribute to work
<A> </A> Makes a link. Needs HREF attribute to work
SINGLE TAGS
<BR> Skips down one line
<P> Skips down two lines
<HR> Makes a line across the page
TABLE TAGS
<TABLE> </TABLE> Signals start and end of table
<CAPTION> </CAPTION> Puts heading above table
<TR> </TR> Signals start and end of table row
<TD> </TD> Signals start and end of table cell
<TH> </TH> Same as above but makes text bold and centered



BASIC HTML ATTRIBUTES
ATTRIBUTE IN WHAT TAGS WHAT IT DOES
ALT <IMG> Describes graphic while it's loading
BACKGROUND <BODY> Puts image as a background
BGCOLOR <BODY> <TABLE>
<TR> <TD> <TH>
Changes background color
CELLPADDING <TABLE> Adds space around stuff in cells
CELLSPACING <TABLE>Enlarges space between cells
COLOR <FONT> Changes color
COLSPAN <TABLE> Spans cell over several cells horizontally
FACE <FONT> Changes letter style
HEIGHT <TABLE> <TD>
<IMG>
Lengthens
HREF <A> Tells browser where link is to go
LEFTMARGIN <BODY> Increases space at left on web page
ROWSPAN <TABLE> Spans cell over several cells vertically
SIZE <FONT>, <HR>Changes size
SRC <IMG> Tells browser where to find graphic
TOPMARGIN <BODY> Increases space at the top of web page
WIDTH <TABLE> <TD>
<TH> <HR> <IMG>
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Here are some links that have helped me

 

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Links to Free Scripts


These Links are to sites that provide scripts and various other offerings to help you spruce up your web pages.

Dynamic Drive DHTML code library
Visit Dynamic Drive for free, original DHTML scripts and components, all of which utilize the latest in DHTML and JavaScript technology!




Links to Tools


These links will take you to sites that provide such things as guestbooks, Polls, Forms and a whole lot more. Scripts and programs you can add to your site to provide your users with information or get information.


BRAVENET.COMProvides many resources for web pages and is worth the visit.