HTML Editors

Writing HTML Using Notepad or TextEdit

       HTML can be edited by using a professional HTML editor like:

• Adobe Dreamweaver
• Microsoft Expression Web
• CoffeeCup HTML Editor

          However, for learning HTML we recommend a text editor like Notepad (PC) or TextEdit     Mac). We believe using a simple text editor is a good way to learn HTML.Follow the 4 steps below to create your first web page with Notepad. 

Step 1: Start Notepad

     To start Notepad go to:      Start
               All Programs
                      Accessories
                             Notepad

Step 2: Edit Your HTML with Notepad

         Type your HTML code into your Notepad:

 

Step 3: Save Your HTML

    Select Save as.. in Notepad's file menu.

       When you save an HTML file, you can use either the .htm or the .html file extension. There is    no difference, it is entirely up to you.

      Save the file in a folder that is easy to remember

 

Step 4: Run the HTML in Your Browser

    Start your web browser and open your html file from the File, Open menu, or just browse     the folder and double-click your HTML file. The result should look much like this: