Basics of Web Design
HTML5 & CSS   Sixth Edition

Chapter 2 – HTML Basics

In this chapter you will continue your study of HTML and configure the structure and formatting of text on a web page using HTML elements, including the new HTMl5 header, nav, and footer elements. You’re also ready to explore hyperlinks, which make the World Wide Web into a web of interconnected information. As you read this chapter, be sure to work through the examples. Coding a web page is a skill, and every skill improves with practice. Resource websites and chapter links are listed below.

Popular Browsers

Which browser is currently most popular? A recent survey by StatCounter shows Google Chrome as the most popular browser with over 65% market share. Other popular browsers include Safari, Firefox, and Samsung Internet. The log file and/or log reports provided by your web host will inform you about your visitors' browser preferences.

HTML Validation and Conformance Checkers

• W3C HTML5 Validator
• HTML5 Validator
• HTML Lint Validator

Browser Downloads

• Firefox
• Free "Web Developer" Extension for Firefox
  This tool will save you hours of work—validate your HTML and CSS with just a few mouse clicks—view image information—and more!
• Chrome
• Opera

HTML5 Resources

• HTML5.3 Markup Language Reference
• WHATWG HTML5 Living Standard
• The Time Element

Special Characters

When you need to display special characters, such as a copyright symbol or even an apostrophe on a web page, use an HTML5 special character. Visit https://websitebuilders.com/tools/html-codes/a-z/ and HTML5 Special Character Reference for lists of special characters.

HTML Editing Resources

• Notepad++ Download
• TextWrangler for Mac
• Brackets
• Configure TextEdit for the Mac
• Windows — Show File Extensions
• Mac — Show File Extensions

Writing Text for Hyperlinks

Visit the following resources for tips about how to write the phrases that you configure as hyperlinks —it can make the difference between a user clicking the link or ignoring it.

• Leafdigital Writing Course - Hyperlinks
• W3C Quality Assurance Tips for Webmasters
• Don't use "click here"

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