HTML is at the leading edge of internet functionality. Study it to find how to correct minor page errors and discover the depth of control that is possible with properly written code. Most web builders find that they are increasingly drawn to writing their own code as they gain experience and seek to implement advanced HTML features.

HTML v4.01 Introduction

Suitable for complete beginners and those wishing to learn how to use hypertext mark-up language to create their own web sites. Learners are expected to have a knowledge of at least one Windows-based application, and experience of the Internet.

The course lasts for about 12 hours and covers the following topics:

Lesson 1: What is HTML? HTML Standards, HTML Editors, Basic HTML Tags, Web Page Design Tips, Designing a Web Site, What is a Web Server? Browser Compatibility.

Lesson 2: Creating an HTML File, The HTML Tag, The Head Tag, The Title Tag, The Body Tag, Heading Tags, The Paragraph Tag, Inserting Line Breaks, Lists, Formatting Text, Adding Comments.

Lesson 3: Adding a Horizontal Rule, Incorporating Images into Pages, Inserting an Image, Height and Width Attributes, Aligning Images with Text, File Formats and Downloading, Page Colours and Backgrounds.

Lesson 4: Understanding Hyperlinks, The Anchor Tag, Inserting a Link to another Web Page, Creating a Link to another Web Site, Creating a Link within a Document, Adding Navigational Links, Using an Image as a Link.

Lesson 5: Creating Tables, Adding a Border, Changing the Border Thickness, Centring a Table on the Page, Adding Column Headings, Inserting a Table Background colour.

Lesson 6: What is a Search Engine? Search Engine Awareness, Publishing your Web Site