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This site explains how to make basic web pages with plain old Hypertext Markup Language, or HTML, and it gives a few basics to get started with Cascading Style Sheets, or CSS. I developed this site for my students and colleagues here at Eastern Michigan University, though this should be useful to non-EMU-types too.If you are new to working with HTML, I'd encourage you to follow these instructions "step-by-step." Here's what's here:
- Why Learn HTML? A few short answers to your burning questions about why learning the basics of HTML is still a good idea, even with all of the various HTML editing software that is available.
- Lesson 1: HTML Basics. Follow these steps and you will have a basic web page.
- Lesson 2: More HTML and Tips. Making web pages can be complicated, but here's a list of all the main commands you'll probably need to make your web page.
- Lesson 3: Basic CSS. You don't need to use Cascading Style Sheets to make a web site, but since most HTML editors now assume CSS and also since CSS can be very useful, I include a few basics here.
- Lesson 4: Getting Your Web Page Up On to people.emich.edu. Making web page with HTML is just half the challenge-- the other half is getting it up on the 'net for all to see.
- Making Web Pages with HTML Editors. A very brief explaination of the pros and cons of HTML Editing software.
- A Few Tips for Working with Dreamweaver. Just the most basic of basic information to get you started on working with this software.
- Steve's Brief Guide to "Good Web Style." My tips based on experience, what I've seen, and what I've read. Rule #1? Keep it simple.
- Links to Other Helpful Sites. One of the great things about HTML and the web is there are lots of places to go for free help and advice. Here are a few.
Updated January 2008 This site is maintained by Steven D. Krause, Professor, English Language and Literature, Eastern Michigan University. Feel free to use these materials to learn about HTML and the Web, but do not quote me or include this information in material of your own (print or electronic) without permission from me.