HTML in 10 Simple Steps or Less

Credits.

About the Authors.

Introduction.

Acknowledgments.

Part 1: HTML Document Structure.

Task 1: How to Write a Tag.

Task 2: Structuring an HTML Document.

Task 3: Defining Meta Tag Keywords.

Task 4: Defining Meta Tag Descriptions.

Task 5: Defining the Author of a Document Using Meta Tags.

Task 6: Defining Meta Tag Expiration Dates.

Task 7: Refreshing Page Content Using Meta Tags.

Task 8: Defining Meta Tag Robot Values.

Task 9: Controlling the Document Background.

Task 10: Working with Source Code in the Browser.

Part 2: Working with Text.

Task 11: Working with Headings.

Task 12: Working with Paragraphs.

Task 13: Applying Fonts.

Task 14: Setting the Font Size.

Task 15: Setting the Font Color.

Task 16: Applying Physical Styles.

Task 17: Applying Logical Styles.

Task 18: Inserting Character Entities.

Task 19: Using the Preformatted Text Element.

Task 20: Using the Blockquote Element.

Task 21: Setting Document Margins.

Task 22: Creating an Ordered List.

Task 23: Modifying Ordered List Styles.

Task 24: Modifying an Ordered List’s Starting Character.

Task 25: Creating an Unordered List.

Task 26: Modifying Bullet Styles.

Task 27: Nesting Lists.

Task 28: Creating Definition Lists.

Part 3: Working with Images.

Task 29: Inserting Images.

Task 30: Controlling Image Alignment and Spacing.

Task 31: Resizing Images Using Photoshop Elements.

Task 32: Optimizing GIF Images Using Photoshop Elements.

Task 33: Optimizing JPEG Images Using Photoshop Elements.

Task 34: Optimizing PNG Images Using Photoshop Elements.

Part 4: Audio and Video.

Task 35: Embedding Audio Files.

Task 36: Adding Background Sounds.

Task 37: Embedding Video.

Task 38: Embedding Java Applets.

Part 5: Hyperlinks.

Task 39: Defining Hyperlinks.

Task 40: Defining Pathnames.

Task 41: Creating mailto Links.

Task 42: Linking to Named Anchors.

Part 6: Building Tables.

Task 43: Defining Tables.

Task 44: Working with Table Borders.

Task 45: Spanning Cells.

Task 46: Aligning Table Elements.

Task 47: Defining Dimensions for Table Elements.

Task 48: Working with Table Background Properties.

Task 49: Nesting Tables.

Task 50: Organizing Table Data.

Part 7: Working with Forms.

Task 51: Defining Form Elements.

Task 52: Formatting Text Fields.

Task 53: Formatting Password Fields.

Task 54: Formatting Text Areas.

Task 55: Formatting Check Boxes.

Task 56: Formatting Radio Buttons.

Task 57: Formatting Selection Menus.

Task 58: Formatting Selection Lists.

Task 59: Formatting File Fields.

Task 60: Formatting Submit and Reset Buttons.

Task 61: Using Graphic Images for Submit Buttons.

Task 62: Using Hidden Fields.

Task 63: Specifying the Focus Order of Form Controls.

Task 64: Using Field Sets.

Part 8: Working with Frames.

Task 65: Defining Frameset Documents.

Task 66: Specifying Frame Dimensions.

Task 67: Specifying Border Properties.

Task 68: Controlling Frame Margins and Scroll Bars.

Task 69: Nesting Framesets.

Task 70: Targeting Frames.

Task 71: Providing noframes Content.

Task 72: Working with Inline Frames.

Part 9: Cascading Style Sheets.

Task 73: Writing Style Rules.

Task 74: Creating an Embedded Style Sheet.

Task 75: Creating an External Style Sheet.

Task 76: Defining Style Classes.

Task 77: Defining the font-family Property.

Task 78: Defining the font-size Property with Keywords.

Task 79: Defining the font-size Property with Lengths.

Task 80: Working with Font Styling.

Task 81: Using the Font Property Shorthand.

Task 82: Working with Foreground and Background Colors.

Task 83: Controlling Character and Word Spacing.

Task 84: Controlling Line Spacing and Vertical Alignment.

Task 85: Defining the text-decoration Property.

Task 86: Defining the text-transform Property.

Task 87: Controlling Text Alignment and Indentation.

Task 88: Working with Background Images.

Task 89: Defining CSS Padding Properties.

Task 90: Defining Border Style Properties.

Task 91: Defining Border Width Properties.

Task 92: Defining Border Color Properties.

Task 93: Using the Border Property Shorthand.

Task 94: Working with Margin Properties.

Task 95: Defining Element Dimensions.

Task 96: Working with the float Property.

Task 97: Controlling List-Item Bullet Styles.

Task 98: Controlling List-Item Number Styles.

Task 99: Creating Layers with Absolute Positions.

Task 100: Creating Layers with Relative Positions.

Task 101: Defining a Layer’s Clipping Area.

Part 10: Simple JavaScript.

Task 102: Preparing Documents for Scripting.

Task 103: Inserting Simple Time Stamps.

Task 104: Changing Content Based on Time.

Task 105: Writing to the Browser’s Status Bar.

Task 106: Hiding E-mail Addresses from Spammers.

Task 107: Preloading Images.

Task 108: Creating Simple Image Rollovers.

Task 109: Creating Simple Pop-up Windows.

Part 11: Adding Third-Party Elements.

Task 110: Adding a Free Google Search Bar.

Task 111: Adding a Free News Ticker.

Task 112: Adding a Web Poll.

Task 113: Becoming an Amazon.com Associate.

Task 114: Adding a Free Hit Counter.

Task 115: Adding Weather Data to Your Site.

Part 12: TextPad.

Task 116: Downloading and Installing TextPad.

Task 117: Creating and Opening Files.

Task 118: Moving Around in Text.

Task 119: Selecting Code.

Task 120: Using the Clipboard.

Task 121: Managing Files.

Task 122: Using the Find and Replace Tools.

Task 123: Searching for Strings in Multiple Files.

Task 124: Finding Matching Brackets.

Task 125: Using the Spelling Checker.

Task 126: Working with the Document Selector.

Task 127: Creating Workspaces.

Task 128: Working with the Clip Library.

Task 129: Editing Clip Libraries.

Task 130: Downloading Clip Libraries.

Task 131: Configuring TextPad with Web Browsers.

Task 132: Configuring an HTML Validator.

Task 133: Creating Keystroke Macros.

Task 134: Creating a Tag-Wrapping Macro.

Task 135: Working with Color Syntax Checking.

Part 13: Working with BBEdit.

Task 136: Downloading and Installing BBEdit.

Task 137: Configuring BBEdit for Web Site Development.

Task 138: Creating New HTML Documents.

Task 139: Using the Tag Maker Edit Tag Tools.

Task 140: Formatting Text.

Task 141: Creating Lists.

Task 142: Inserting Images.

Task 143: Creating Tables.

Task 144: Building Forms.

Task 145: Working with Frames.

Task 146: Defining CSS Font Properties.

Task 147: Defining CSS Text Properties.

Task 148: Defining CSS Background Properties.

Task 149: Defining CSS Padding and Margin Properties.

Task 150: Defining CSS Border Properties.

Task 151: Defining CSS Box Properties.

Task 152: Validating HTML.

Task 153: Using BBEdit Utilities.

Task 154: Using Find and Replace.

Task 155: Working with File Groups.

Task 156: Setting Menu Keys.

Task 157: Modifying Color Syntax Checking.

Task 158: Modifying HTML Color Preferences.

Part 14: Working with HomeSite.

Task 159: Exploring the HomeSite Environment.

Task 160: Creating a New Project.

Task 161: Organizing a Project with Folders.

Task 162: Starting a New HomeSite Document.

Task 163: Creating and Using Web Page Templates.

Task 164: Inserting and Converting Files.

Task 165: Finding and Inserting Tags and Attributes.

Task 166: Cleaning Code with CodeSweeper.

Task 167: Editing Cascading Style Sheets with the Style Editor.

Task 168: Previewing in External Browsers.

Task 169: Formatting Body Text.

Task 170: Creating Lists.

Task 171: Checking the Spelling.

Task 172: Adding a Horizontal Rule.

Task 173: Searching an HTML Document.

Task 174: Replacing Web Page Content.

Task 175: Inserting an Image.

Task 176: Using the Image Map Editor.

Task 177: Inserting Tags Automatically.

Task 178: Inserting Tables.

Task 179: Building Framesets.

Task 180: Creating Forms.

Task 181: Determining Document Weight.

Task 182: Validating and Verifying Your Code.

Task 183: Customizing HomeSite.

Task 184: Using Auto-Backup.

Task 185: Establishing Deployment Options.

Task 186: Deploying Files and Folders.

Part 15: Working with Dreamweaver.

Task 187: Assigning Preview Browsers.

Task 188: Defining Sites.

Task 189: Using Site Maps.

Task 190: Establishing Page Properties.

Task 191: Setting Code View Options.

Task 192: Working with Code Snippets.

Task 193: Inserting and Formatting Text.

Task 194: Creating Lists.

Task 195: Proofing Page Text.

Task 196: Using Find and Replace to Edit Page Content.

Task 197: Importing Word HTML.

Task 198: Importing Data Tables from Other Applications.

Task 199: Inserting and Formatting Images.

Task 200: Inserting Flash Text.

Task 201: Inserting Flash Buttons.

Task 202: Testing and Formatting a Flash Button.

Task 203: Assigning an External Image Editor.

Task 204: Creating Image Maps.

Task 205: Creating Image Rollovers.

Task 206: Building Navigation Bars.

Task 207: Creating Tables.

Task 208: Modifying an Existing Table.

Task 209: Creating Forms.

Task 210: Working with Frames.

Task 211: Working with Layers.

Task 212: Creating Style Sheets.

Task 213: Using Behaviors.

Task 214: Using the Preload Images Behavior.

Task 215: Using the Open Browser Window Behavior.

Task 216: Using the Validate Form Behavior.

Task 217: Using the Set Text for Status Bar Behavior.

Task 218: Working with Assets.

Task 219: Setting Up a Remote Host.

Task 220: Downloading and Uploading Files.

Task 221: Using Check In/Check Out.

Part 16: Working with FrontPage.

Task 222: Setting Up a Web Site.

Task 223: Creating and Rearranging Blank Web Pages.

Task 224: Naming and Saving Pages.

Task 225: Viewing and Changing Page Properties.

Task 226: Applying Themes.

Task 227: Creating a New Theme.

Task 228: Creating and Using Templates.

Task 229: Inserting and Formatting Text.

Task 230: Proofing and Improving Web Page Text.

Task 231: Inserting Clip Art and Pictures.

Task 232: Adding Alternative Text to Images.

Task 233: Drawing and Formatting Shapes and Lines.

Task 234: Adding Flash Content to Web Pages.

Task 235: Creating WordArt Images.

Task 236: Adding Navigation Bars.

Task 237: Inserting and Aligning Page Banners.

Task 238: Creating Interactive Buttons.

Task 239: Changing Page Backgrounds and Colors.

Task 240: Creating Bulleted and Numbered Lists.

Task 241: Applying Borders to Text.

Task 242: Applying Shading to Text or Blank Lines.

Task 243: Inserting Tables.

Task 244: Adding and Deleting Table Rows, Columns, and Cells.

Task 245: Splitting and Merging Table Cells.

Task 246: Resizing and Reformatting Table Cells.

Task 247: Populating a Table with Graphics and Text.

Task 248: Creating Frames.

Task 249: Adding Layers.

Task 250: Building Page Bookmarks.

Task 251: Setting Up Keywords and Page Description Text.

Task 252: Publishing a FrontPage Web Site.

Index.