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Started 4 years ago by AwesomenessFTW
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AwesomenessFTW
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Hi all, it's been a long time since I made a topic, so here goes:
http://img525.imageshack.us/img525/8930/htmlpracticezonepicbs1.jpg (image is really big)

I'm starting to learn HTML, so I thought I should make a topic about it. The link is a pic of what I've done so far. It's not on the Internet yet, so don't ask me for a URL. Happy posting!

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Posted 4 years ago #
VideoGuy
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Hey, that's pretty good. I think I was about the same age as you when I started learning HTML, and now I'm designing pretty complex websites. You start with things like <h1></h1>, and eventually you work with things like Javascript/PHP, if you want to do some real web design. Or even Actionscript, if you learn other things.

So good luck! Can't wait to see pages you make!

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WJUK
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Nice, starting with the basics I see. A good idea would be looking at the HTML of pages (Usually View > Page Source) to see what some pro websites employ. I've found that over the years, despite not ever learning HTML officially, I've picked up quite a lot on HTML just by browsing the 'net.

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Posted 4 years ago #
AwesomenessFTW
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Thanks for the encouragement, guys. You all make me feel warm and fuzzy inside.

"Knowledge speaks, but wisdom listens." -Jimi Hendrix

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Posted 4 years ago #
Nyubis
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Thanks for the encouragement, guys. You all make me feel warm and fuzzy inside.

...Fuzzy?

Not in cruelty
Not in wrath
the Reaper came today.

An Angel visited
this gray path
And took the cube away.

Posted 4 years ago #
AwesomenessFTW
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It's a metaphor, I'm not really fuzzy inside. At least, I hope not.

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VideoGuy
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Nice, starting with the basics I see. A good idea would be looking at the HTML of pages (Usually View > Page Source) to see what some pro websites employ. I've found that over the years, despite not ever learning HTML officially, I've picked up quite a lot on HTML just by browsing the 'net.

You have no idea how much I've picked up by doing that.

I actually do recommend that. Although it's one of the things developers kinda hate, that anyone can look at the code they worked hard on (and I don't recommend copying an entire chunk of code from someone's site, but just a snippet is okay), it's very helpful to people like you who are just learning the language.

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AwesomenessFTW
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Update: Redid the 'Hi!' banner and made it blue and move horizontally across screen, modded font color. Thank god for "The Complete Reference: HTML & XHTML."

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Posted 4 years ago #
VideoGuy
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I'm guessing it's moving by a <marquee>?

Another great resource is w3schools.com. They have lots of good tutorials there.

Also: make sure you follow all the XHTML standards, like writing < br / > instead of < br >. I never learned that when I was first learning HTML, and now I'm kinda in a habit of typing < br >, which is probably going to be considered incorrect in a few years, if they release a new set of standards.

Note: I added spaces so the code would show up.

That make any sense?

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Posted 4 years ago #
AwesomenessFTW
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1.Yes, it is moving by the <marquee>.
2.Looks like a cool site.
3.And I believe I can get away with the < br >, but I hope I don't have to use the XHTML standard. Thanks for the tips!

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VideoGuy
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Well, it's not required, it's just a good habit to get into. It's not too hard too add that extra spaceslash to your < br > tag, so you might as well.

It's up to you. I just suggest it while you're learning. Keep up the good work!

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Posted 4 years ago #
WJUK
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Adding the slash might mean that your website will be better compatible so you might as well do it. But it's up to you really.

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Posted 4 years ago #
AwesomenessFTW
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Oh thanks WJUK, that reminded me. When I try to make some HTML on my Mac and I make it in TextEdit(NotePad), when I open it in Firefox, it recognizes it as an HTML file, but it displays all the coding like it's a Word document. Anyone know how I can display HTML like it's supposed to be?

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VideoGuy
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Hmmm.....maybe you don't have all the < doctype >< html >< body > stuff at the top?

If you're just learning HTML (or even if you're using it as an expert), I would recommend not using Notepad/TextEdit. There's this really great HTML editor at CoffeeCup.com, for free. You can buy the full version, but the free one is still pretty awesome. I use it for almsot everything. It'll even give you hints as to what tags you should be using. Plus it takes care of all the opening/closing tags for you. And has an instant preview function. So, yeah, it's awesome.

Let me just find a link for it.

[edit] Here we go

And don't worry, it's virus/spyware free.

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AwesomenessFTW
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Hmm, the only reason I use NotePad is because I have to save to a flash drive and take it to my school. I don't think they would be happy with me downloading something to their computers.
And yes, I have the doctype and the html and all the stuff I need. Maybe I should try it on one of my 4 other browsers

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WJUK
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I'm not too sure about that. I think if it's just a text document it'll just display the words. Maybe you have to alter the file extension or something. You'll have to ask someone more in the know though, since I've never done anything like that.

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AwesomenessFTW
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Update: Added a table with a browser comparison chart, pics to come.

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VideoGuy
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Great! Tables are one of the most useful things in page design, I've found.

Hmm, the only reason I use NotePad is because I have to save to a flash drive and take it to my school. I don't think they would be happy with me downloading something to their computers.

Well, it still saves stuff as .html or .htm, so you could still save the files to your flash drive and just use CoffeeCup at your house, if you work on stuff there. Although you may get too spoiled by using the editor that you won't want to use Notepad anymore. Like I haven't typed < script language="javascript" > in a long time. I just type <sc and CoffeeCup does the rest.

And I'm not sure why it would come out as text if you have all the header tags, and you've saved it as an HTML file.

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WJUK
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Have you tried other browsers? Maybe FF just doesn't have the functionality of taking it from these documents to actually display in the browser?

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AwesomenessFTW
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Another FF Problem: when I download mp3's, the file is not compatible with iTunes (which annoys me). Back on topic: I'll post the pic in another post, when I actually find it...

"Knowledge speaks, but wisdom listens." -Jimi Hendrix

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