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HTML can be learned...I mostly do copy and paste but to do a really good job of it, stay away from a wysiwyg editor. That's like learning to bake using an easy bake oven.
To learn more about hand coding (which is the best way) go to any of these web sites:
Two EXCELLENT programs to download for color are Pixie and colorbox:
Pixie (one of the two I can't live without) Colorbox (this is the other one)
There are many HTML editor programs out there, paid and free..some are better than others.
One comes with every version of windows on the market. It's called Notepad. But that means you have to do it the HARD way, or the easy depending on your point of view. It DOES mean you do have to learn to write code and not depend on the computer to do it for you. And you CAN make mistakes. The beauty of writing your own code is that once it is up, it is YOURS, not someone elses creation.
So here goes the list of what I know is out there so far and I know others will add to the list:
Right Click, View Source will be your best friend.
Also, never use MS Frontpage unless you want an 80% non compliant website. Dreamweaver (with the new CS3) is awsome. Though expensive.
never use MS Frontpage unless you want an 80% non compliant website
I agree.
I hand code but use a wysiwyg primarily for the line numbers. And to save it...not for anything else. And I sure as heck do NOT use FP. I wrote that list a couple of years ago altho I checked it this morning prior to posting to verify links, and I prefer using NVU more than any of the rest now. It will actually help me make it xhtml compliant.
There are also two Firefox extensions I like to use. One is HTML Validator and the other is Web Developer. Liz
I was the only person in my college (ever) to take my HTML tests in Notepad, and I remember I finished 3rd or 4th quickest too. Its the best way to learn. As for hand coding now, I could do it but it is very impractical when youre updating up to 10 sites on a daily basis.
The Firefox tools are very good southern, I agree.
but it is very impractical when youre updating up to 10 sites on a daily basis.
That is true. However, you are very aware of what is UNDER the hood of your code because you DO know hand coding. Even if it is impractical. The simple fact that you do know it makes it easier for you to spot the mistakes if you need to pull it up and read it. Liz
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HTML can be learned...I mostly do copy and paste but to do a really good job of it, stay away from a wysiwyg editor. That's like learning to bake using an easy bake oven.
Don't forget to use a validator when you're all done, also. :-)
Don't forget to use a validator when you're all done, also. :-)
The W3C Markup Validation Service
It's a nice way to make sure that your pages are actually following the formal standards.
Thanks for the reminder...
Altho I can NOT tell you how frustrating it is to have just a few pieces not validating and NOT be able to fix it without crawling thru each bit and piece.
That's one reason I keep a wysiwyg editor around so I have the line numbers handy. I may not use it to code but it does help me find the offending code.
And NVU will help me straighten out my offending code. Liz
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But that means you have to do it the HARD way, or the easy depending on your point of view. It DOES mean you do have to learn to write code and not depend on the computer to do it for you. And you CAN make mistakes. The beauty of writing your own code is that once it is up, it is YOURS, not someone elses creation. 
