HTML and XHMTL Introduction

1 Day

Course Description

This instructor-led course, through lecture and hands-on exploration, will explain the basics of HTML and XHTML. The steps and tools needed to create a web site will be covered. Students will learn how to create web pages that contain text, bullets, graphical backgrounds, and hyperlinks to navigate throughout the site.

Prerequisites

This course is designed for users that are new to HTML or are self-taught. In order to successfully complete this course, we recommend that you first take Softek’s Introduction to Windows course or have equivalent knowledge. You should feel comfortable using a mouse and have a working knowledge of the Windows environment.

HTML and XHTML Basics

Understanding HTML and XHTML

Selecting a Tool for Creating Web Pages

Opening a Web Page in Notepad

Previewing a Web Page in Internet Explorer

Making, Saving, and Viewing Changes

Formatting Text by Using Tags

Creating Headings

Applying Bold and Italic Formatting

Applying Superscript and Subscript Formatting

Using Monospace and Preformatted Text

Formatting a Block Quotation

Configuring Internet Explorer View Settings

Using Lists and Backgrounds

Creating Bulleted and Numbered Lists

Creating Definition Lists

Inserting Special Characters

Inserting Horizontal Lines

Choosing Background and Foreground Colors

Specifying a Background Image File

Creating Hyperlinks and Anchors

Hyperlinking to a Web Page

Hyperlinking to an E-Mail Address

Creating and Hyperlinking to Anchors

Hyperlinking to Other Content