How to Learn basic HTML

Posted by Anonymous , 9/5/2007 Tags:LearnbasicHTML
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How to Learn basic HTML

Introduction

HTML (hypertext markup language) is a language based on a few main conventions. To learn basic HTML, review these conventions and become familiar with the syntax. Then the hardest part is done, and you can go on to work with integrating HTML into web page.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderate

Steps

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Step One

Study tag syntax. Almost all tags use <> as a protocol, for example, <head> and <body> for HTML page segments.
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Step Two

Learn formatting tags like <b>, <i>, and <font>. These tags work with text.
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Step Three

Learn commands used to post materials like images. The <imgsrc=> command serves to insert a picture into a web page. Other more complicated commands work with other kinds of page additions.
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Step Four

Learn table structures. The <table>, <tr> and <td> tags delineate a table of multiple rows and/or columns. Practice these until you can create custom tables. Also review the <border> style commands that indicate what a table will look like.
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Step Five

Learn linking commands like <a href>. These commands are used to link web pages together.
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Step Six

Practice using this basic HTML language until you are confident enough to draft a simple web page with text and pictures.

Tips & Warnings

  • Use the "view source" command in your browser to see how others use HTML to write web pages. Viewing the source of simple pages helps you learn how HTML with some minimal enhancements can make up a great-looking web page.
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