Html and Xhtml Creating Web Pages

Purpose The Against The Clock series has been developed specifically for those involved in the field of computer arts and now--animation, video and multimedia production. Many of our readers are already involved in the industry in adv4tising and printing, television production, multimedia and Web design. Others are just now preparing for a career within these professions. This series will provide you with the necessary skills to work in these fast-paced, exciting and rapidly expanding fields. While many people feel that they can simply purchase a computer and the appropriate software and begin designing and producing quality presentations, the real world of high-quality printed and Web communications requires a far more serious commitment. The Series The applications presented in the Against The Clock series stand out as the programs of choice in professional computer arts environments. We've used a modular design for the Against The Clock series, allowing you to mix and match the drawing, imaging, multimedia and page-layout applications that exactly suit your specific needs. Icons and Visuals There are a number of standard icons that you will see in the sidebars. Each has a standard meaning. Pay close attention to the sidebar notes as you will find valuable comments that will help you throughout this book and in your everyday use of your computer. The standard icons are: ThePencilicon indicates a comment from an experienced operator or instructor. Whenever you see the pencil icon, you'll find corresponding sidebar text that augments or builds upon the subject being discussed at the time. TheBomborPitfallsicon indicates a potential problem or difficulty. For instance, a certain technique might lead to pages that prove difficult to output. In other cases, there might be something that a program cannot easily accomplish, so we might present a workaround. ThePointing Fingericon indicates a hands-on activity--whether a short exercise or a complete project. Note that sometimes this icon will direct you to the back of the book to complete a project. TheKeyicon is used to point out that there is a keyboard equivalent to a menu or dialog-box option. Key commands are often faster than using the mouse to select a menu option. Experienced operators often mix the use of keyboard equivalents and menu/dialog box selections to arrive at their optimum speed of execution. Support Materials For the Reader A variety of resource files are included. These files, necessary to complete both the exercises and projects, may be found on the CD-ROM within the RF_HTML folder. For the Instructor The Instructor's CD-ROM includes various testing and presentation materials in addition to the files that are supplied with this book. Overhead Presentation Materialsare provided and follow along with the book. These presentations are prepared using Microsoft PowerPoint, and are provided in both native PowerPoint format and Acrobat Portable Document Format (PDF). Extra Projectsare provided along with the data files required for completion. These projects maybe used to extend the training session, or they may be used to test the reader's progress. Test Questions and Answersare included on the Instructor's CD-ROM. These questions may be modified and/or reorganized. Book Walk-Through Chapter openersprovide the reader with specific objectives. Free form projectsallow you to use your imagination and your new skills to satisfy a client's needs. Sidebars and hands-on activitiessuppleAgainst the Clock, Inc. Staff is the author of 'Html and Xhtml Creating Web Pages', published 2002 under ISBN 9780130310545 and ISBN 0130310549.