Overview
HTML In Easy Steps shows you how to create web pages using the latest HTML specifications. It contains chapters on all major features of HyperText Markup Language (HTML) and Cascading Stylesheets (CSS). There are code examples and browser screenshots that illustrate each aspect of HTML.HTML In Easy Steps begins by examining the evolution of HTML then explains the basic structure of a modern HTML document. The book describes how to incorporate information about a document within its 'head' section before moving on to demonstrate how to add its actual content. This includes plain text, lists, tables, hyperlinks, submission forms, Java applets, sound, and video. Many examples are provided showing how Cascading Stylesheets can be used to control the appearance of the document content. You need have no previous knowledge of any markup language so it's ideal for the newcomer to web pages. Each chapter builds your knowledge of HTML, so that, by the end of this book, you will have gained a sound understanding of HTML and will be able to create your own web pages.
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Synopsis
HTML in Easy Steps begins with a brief history of HTML and then explains the basic structure of a modern HTML document. The book describes how to incorporate information about a document within its "head" section before moving on to demonstrate how to add its "body" content. Examples show how Cascading Style Sheets can control a webpage's appearance, and readers learn how to create webpages that display text, images, lists, tables, hyperlinks, forms, and multimedia with Windows Media Player, Java Applets, Flash movies, Real Player, and QuickTime. No previous knowledge of any markup language is required for this book, making it ideal for newbies. Each chapter builds on the previous one, so that by the end readers have a thorough understanding of HTML and can create their own interactive websites. This sixth edition is updated for Web 2.0 and includes new examples and screenshots illustrating each aspect of HTML.