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Adobe Dreamweaver Introduction

1 Day
Versions CS4 and CS5

Course Description

This instructor-led, hands-on course teaches the essential skills necessary to work with this easy-to-use WYSIWYG HTML editor that doesn't compromise when it comes to power and flexibility. You will learn how to customize your workspace, understand HTML vs CSS, define your site, use CSS layouts, insert text & images, and create page layouts. In order to successfully complete this course, we recommend that you know how to use the mouse, standard menus and commands, and also how to open, save, and close files.

Customizing Your Workspace

Touring the Workspace

Switching and Splitting Views

Working with Panels

Selecting a Workspace Layout

Adjusting Toolbars

Personalizing Preferences

Creating Custom Keyboard Shortcuts

Using the Property Inspector

HTML Basics

What is HTML?

Where Did HTML Begin?

Writing Your Own HTML Code

Frequently Used HTML 4 Codes

Where is HTML Going?

CSS Basics

What is CSS?

HTML vs. CSS Formatting

CSS Box Model

HTML Defaults

Formatting Text

Formatting Objects

Multiples, Classes, and IDs

Getting a Quick Start

Defining a Dreamweaver Site

Using the Welcome Screen

Selecting a CSS Layout

Saving a Page

Modifying the Page Title

Changing Headings

Inserting Text

Inserting Images

Selecting and Modifying CSS Styles

Adjusting Text Fonts, Colors, and Sizes

Using the Property Inspector

Previewing a Page in Live View

Previewing Pages in a Browser

Creating a Page Layout

Web Design Basics

Working with Thumbnails and Wireframes

Previewing Your Completed File

Modifying an Existing CSS Layout

Adding a Background Image to the Header

Inserting New <div> Components

Modifying the Page Width and Background Color

Modifying Existing Content and Formatting

Inserting an Image Placeholder

Modifying the Footer

Checking Browser Compatibility

Is this the right level for you? Please contact our office at (202) 747-5000 if you have any questions.