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week 1
What is a WYSIWYG editor? Give one example.
A: WYSIWYG- is a what you see is what you get editor. If you change something on the screen, the editor will show you the results instantly and write the proper code for you. An example would be Dreamweaver CS4.
What is a plain text editor? Give one example.
A: Text editors used to produce webpages. An example would be TextEdit (mac).
What is a hyperlink?
A: A hyperlink is a word, phrase, or image that you can click on to jump to a new document or a new section within the current document. Hyperlinks are found in nearly all Web pages, allowing users to click their way from page to page. Text hyperlinks are often blue and underlined, but don't have to be. When you move the cursor over a hyperlink, whether it is text or an image, the arrow should change to a small hand pointing at the link. When you click it, a new page or place in the current page will open.
What are three points to remember when naming your files?
A: 3 points 1) Don't use spaces. 2) Avoid capital letters. 3) Avoid illegal characters.
What is JavaScript and what are some of its common uses?
A: JavaScript is the scripting language of the Web (per W3C). It is dynamic and functions as part of a web browser in order to provide enhanced user interfaces and dynamic websites.
It's common uses are creating rollovers, resizing browser windows and checking for browser compatibility.
Who is the W3C?
A: The W3C is The World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) is an international community where Member organizations, a full-time staff, and the public work together to develop Web standards. Led by Web inventor Tim Berners-Lee and CEO Jeffrey Jaffe, W3C's mission is to lead the Web to its full potential.
Thank you,
Carrie Ardoin