Overview of Available Tools

• Word Processing Programs

  Benefits:

  • User familiarity
  • Add-on modules to save HTML files

  Examples:

  • Microsoft Office 98
  • Corel WordPerfect Office Suite 8
  • Lotus SmartSuite 97

  Tips:

  • Microsoft Word + built-in browsing ability
  • Converting legacy documents
  • Some limitations creating HTML files
  • Converted files most likely will require further HTML editing
  • Need to save word processing and HTML source files

   

• HTML (Hypertext) Editors

  Benefits:

  • Similar to word processors
  • Create current HTML code
  • enhanced for people who want to code HTML

  Examples:
  • Windows: HomeSite, HTML Assistant, HotDog Pro, Lightning HTML Editor
  • Macintosh: BBEdit Pro, BBEdit Light (with HTML extensions), HTML Editor

  Tips:

  • Requires basic familiarity with HTML

   

• Visual Web Authoring Tools

  Benefits:

  • Easy-to-use graphical user interface
  • Integrated Web graphics tools
  • Ability to edit raw HTML

  Examples (Basic):
  • Claris HomePage
    • Download a free trial copy
    • On PC labs and Server Services
  • Netscape Communicator: Composer

  Examples (Advanced):
  • Adobe PageMill,
  • Microsoft FrontPage 98
  • Macromedia DreamWeaver
  • GoLive Cyber Studio (Mac only)

  Tips:

  • No familiarity with HTML required
  • Can do just about anything

   

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