HTML & XHTML: The Definitive Guide (4th Edition)

Author: (USA) Muhianuo
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Publish Date: 2001-09-01
Features: Netscape 6.0! Internet Explorer 5.0! XML and XHTML! Stylesheets! HTML has changed so rapidly that it is hard to keep up with the developments. How should web designers and developers know which new features have been implemented and how to use them? This book introduces all of these topics and is the most comprehensive HTML book available. It includes new standards, HTML4.01, XHTML1.0, and all the features supported by popular web browsers. Learning HTML or XHTML is like learning any language—most students start with examples. Learning what others are doing can make the process simple and fun. However, imitation can only go so far. Imitation can easily lead to bad habits, which may be accepted as good ones. A better way to master HTML is to have a comprehensive reference book that covers the syntax, semantics, and variations of the language, helping to distinguish good and bad usage. This book helps you in two ways: it provides detailed explanations of each element in the two standards, explaining how each element works and how it interacts with others. Many tips on HTML styling help you write documents, ranging from simple online manuals to complex commercial demonstrations. The hundreds of examples in the book provide models for writing effective web pages and mastering advanced features. It also helps you transition from HTML to the next generation of web markup language, XHTML. Main contents of the book: Using stylesheets to control document appearance Creating simple or complex tables Using frames to adjust document layout Designing and constructing interactive forms and dynamic documents Inserting images, audio files, video, applets, and JavaScript programs Creating documents that work across multiple browsers Using XHTML to prepare for the next wave of e-publishing, including a convenient quick reference card for HTML and XHTML tags. "If you are interested in using HTML to design documents and web pages, then you must have this book." – Robert Slade, Internet Review.