
INTRODUCTION HTML pages are used for specifying web page content. They contain information and instructions to web browsers that inform them of what to display, and how it should be displayed. It is a simple format, easily learnt, and can support a number of media devices, such as sound, graphic images, and video. HTML documents are ASCII files, and are created using a simple text editor (or an editor like Front Page). With a text editor, you cannot see what the code looks like in the browser, unless you save the page and then load it into the browser for viewing. WYSIWYG (What you see is what you get) editors like Front Page allow you to view the page as it is constructed in the editor window. One advantage of using a simple text editor is that you have more control over the HTML code; the disadvantage is you must know the code and have a picture in your mind as to what it looks like. Another disadvantage is since HTML is becoming more complex, it is harder to write, and sophi...