HTML (Hypertext Markup Language) is the set of markup symbols or codes inserted in a file intended for display on a World Wide Web browser page. The markup tells the Web browser how to display a Web page’s words and images for the user. Each individual markup code is referred to as an element.
Creating web page using HTML:
1. Understand what HTML is.
2. Make your initial web page as simple as possible.
3. Go to Start, then “Programs” and then “Accessories.”
4. Tell the browser what language you are using.
5. Add the heading of the page as shown.
6. Give your page a title.
7. Work on the body of the page.
8. Write some text between the body tags.
The HTML editors provide a built-in browser window, which allows you to preview your work. Also, you might want an HTML editor that has a validator. That way, the editor can help find mistakes. It’s kind of like using spell checker in a word processor. However, just like spell check does not catch all mistakes, neither will a validator. Your best chance of success is to develop the eye-of-a-hawk and catch your own typos and mistakes. Writers and editors pay close attention to detail and this skill is equally important to web developers. If you miss even one closing tag, your entire page could be affected. Don’t let this scare you. As long as you pay attention to what you’re doing, you’ll be fine. The best rule of thumb is to type slowly, check your work as you go, and constantly test.
