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Absolute easiest HTML program around?


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I did a couple searches and didn't find what I was looking for on this subject, but if I missed a thread excuse this one heh.

I absolutely SUCK at HTML, I've tried learning it for YEARS and I just cannot grasp it for some reason. I've used Dreamweaver et al, and I can't ever make a simple site. What is the easiest HTML program to use for someone like me, and pleaseeeee don't say Dreamweaver :p

Also if you guys know of any great tutorial sites, etc that are geared for complete morons when it comes to HTML, list them here too please.

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Unfortunately, I believe Dreamweaver MX is one of the best, probably because it's what I use.

If you took a few minutes to read a few of its tutorials and lessons, then you would have been able to make yourself a decent site, especially if you understand the 'concepts' of HTML code.

But, if you hate Dreamweaver that much, Try Coffee or Frontpage. Frontpage is good if you don't want to stray from Microsoft's layout. It's a lot like Word.

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Ah thanks Sierra_Whiskey I've been looking for that site for months.

As for Word, and Frontpage I've used both as much as DW lol. God I'm pathetic!

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Hrm. Is it truly that you can't grasp HTML itself, or is it more that you cannot grasp how HTML relates to other web technologies such as CSS? What I mean is HTML itself is pretty basic if you understand the concept of tags. I think you are probably having a hard time understanding how advanced page layouts work, correct?

Simplest HTML editor around? Frontpage Express or Notepad. ;)

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Hrm. Is it truly that you can't grasp HTML itself, or is it more that you cannot grasp how HTML relates to other web technologies such as CSS? What I mean is HTML itself is pretty basic if you understand the concept of tags. I think you are probably having a hard time understanding how advanced page layouts work, correct?

Simplest HTML editor around? Frontpage Express or Notepad. ;)

I can read every single page on the net about HTML, the next day I can't remember it. I know basic crap like doing bold and things like that, I can never get links correct, or any advanced stuff of course. CSS and DHTML are light years ahead of that tho.

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if you truly want a powerful html editing suite, you can try macromedia homesite... it does takee some previous knowledge to do everything but it's very helpful as a guide. i highly recommend it.

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I can read every single page on the net about HTML, the next day I can't remember it. I know basic crap like doing bold and things like that, I can never get links correct, or any advanced stuff of course. CSS and DHTML are light years ahead of that tho.

Ah, yes... Well I would say start very simple with maybe two pages (so you can experiment with links) and slowly build them up from a base page. Keep a good HTML tag reference at hand (print it out if you want, sometimes that helps more than tabbing between windows) to use when you are in doubt. Master HTML first, then learn some basic CSS, from there you can move on to simple layout techniques and eventually you can learn the advanced technologies.

I think people are also missing the point, he needs a simple HTML editor that doesn't confuse him with all the extras unless he wants them there. Most of the advanced editors are by default crowded with different windows/panels/toolbars and can make it hard for someone to just learn HTML. A good in-program HTML reference is a good extra though and code highlighting, along with tag completion possibly, is a must.

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yu need to get yourself a book.

i wont tellt he full story, it is quite complicated, but when i was 12 i got Programming for Dummies...

that had like 300 pages on this pathetic language called QBASIC, and 30 OT pages on HTML and JS, i basicaly learnt HTML from that. ofcourse it only lasted me a few days.

then i got a book called Making Websites for Dummies later and it wasnt nearly as informative as those 30 OT pages lol.

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Yes the Internet holds a plethora of information, but the basic problem here is that most people are scientifically proven to handle reading and learning from printed materials (a book) than from a screen. True, one could simply find an informative site/page and print it off, however a good reference book is irreplaceable.

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Thanks for all the replies, I downloaded CoffeeCup again and Koala HTML along with installing Dreamweaver again. I've printed out alot of guides and I'll go buy a Dummies for * book this week eventually. I guess the only thing I can really do is practise :p

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well.. cEdit isn't wysiwyg, but does syntax highlighting ( :woot: ) and that's just awesome.. frontpage is pretty cool too, though..

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well, yes, notepad is neato.. but syntax highlighting is very very much easier.. you can locate items more quickly in large documents, you can see your errors clearly.. :woot:

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Also, if you read stuff and forget everything within some hours, hum... well, you should try reading more "consciously"...

I learnt html by looking at the source code of pages with Notepad...

I NEVER used some krappy programs that just insert plenty of unnecessary code in your source...

With Notepad, you'll learn a LOT more than with any Dreamweaver you want.

Open a web page, right-click/view source. (set your internet options to use Notepad as the default editor...)

Good luck.

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