Step 3 - Code Your Website (Cont.)

Top 10 Questions About HTML

1. Question: Does case matter with HTML commands?
Answer. No. It's up to the author.

2. Question: How do I eliminate the border around an image when I make it a link?
Answer. Add BORDER="0" to your image command.

3. Question: Should I always surround HTML commands with quotes. I see pages where people don't.
Answer. Yes, do it. Later-version browsers may not require them. But, not using them will only lead to problems.

4. Question: Should I use hex color code values or word color code values?
Answer. It only matters for early level browser like 1.0 or 1.1. These do not recognize the word color commands.

5. Question: Do I need to have the # mark in front of color hex codes?
Answer. Yes!

6. Question: How do I provide protection against people stealing your source code, images or scripts from your page, you can add this script to disable the right-mouse click.
Answer. You can't, but you can copy and paste this JavaScript on your pages to help stop it.

7. Question: How do I copyright my pages?
Answer. Add ©, year, and your name to each of your pages. Next, E-mail each page to yourself and save these pages on a floppy disk for future reference. This will create a record for you that will hold-up in court. But, don't call me for a witness!

8. Question: Why can't I get my images to show up on the page?
Answer. Make sure your image name is correct and the same case.

9. How can I create a bullet list using a graphic instead of a bullet?
Answer. Cut and paste the following code to your Webpage:
<dl>
<dd><img SRC="redball.gif" Align="middle" WIDTH="14" HEIGHT="14" alt="redball.gif"> First item</dd>
<dd><img SRC="redball.gif" Align="middle" WIDTH="14" HEIGHT="14" alt="redball.gif"> Second item</dd>
<dd><img SRC="redball.gif" Align="middle" WIDTH="14" HEIGHT="14" alt="redball.gif">
Last item. If you have a lot of text, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah,... the extra text will wrap like this.</dd>
</dl>

Copy this graphic redball.gif
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Other FAQ. Some more frequently asked questions (FAQ).


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