Getting Started with HTML

Although HTML (Hypertext Markup Language) is not difficult to learn, it can be time consuming to use and many people prefer to use an HTML Editor (which creates the HTML for you).

HTML

A Beginner's Guide to HTML by NCSA (National Center for Supercomputing Applications) provides a comprehensive reference including a printable copy of the guide.

HTML Editors:

Netscape Composer (free) For the first-time web page creator, Netscape Composer is a good place to start. Simply choose "Composer" under the "Communicator" menu and start composing. The online help is easy to follow. Click here to see how to create a simple homepage using Composer.

For more advanced users, Dreamweaver by Macromedia is powerful.

You can also create a simple Word document and save it as a webpage.

Design considerations and other resources

The Yale University Webmaster Team maintains a page with HTML Guides and Resources.

For stylistic pointers, check out the Yale C/AIM Style Manual which offers insightful comments on design and structure.