World Wide Web Information
The Interactive Media Center has created the following materials, tutorials, and classes to help those interested in building or editing Web pages.
Many of our downloadable documents are presented in both Adobe Acrobat (PDF) format and as FlashPaper. FlashPaper is a new way to present documents on the Web, and it may not be familiar to some people. To see a short video about how to use FlashPaper, click here.
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HTML-XHTML Tag Quick Reference - Common HTML and XHTM tags. This is not a complete reference, but lists most of the regularly used tags. Includes a short reference section on use and syntax.
Acrobat (PDF) format. FlashPaper format.
Missing Link in Web Pages - People who use WYSIWYG editors, such as Dreamweaver and Composer, sometimes discover that links have changes and images disappear. This tip sheet addresses this issue.
Acrobat (PDF) format. FlashPaper format.
Setting Up Dreamweaver CS4 on Windows Computers - Discover how to set up the Dreamweaver CS4 workspace on Windows to meet your needs. Customize the Dreamweaver CS4 experience.
Acrobat (PDF) format. FlashPaper format.
Setting Up Dreamweaver CS4 on Macintosh Computers - Discover how to set up the Dreamweaver CS4 workspace on Mac computers to meet your needs. Customize the Dreamweaver CS4 experience.
Acrobat (PDF) format. FlashPaper format.
Turning the Automatic Cascading Style Sheet Feature On or Off in Dreamweaver Studio 8 - Dreamweaver will automatically create code using CSS if you wish it to. Learn how to turn this important feature on or off as needed.
Acrobat (PDF) format. FlashPaper format.
Ten Tips for Using Images on the Web - This tip sheet features ten short tips for Web page builders who intend to use images.
Acrobat (PDF) format. FlashPaper format.
Transparent GIF Images Compared to Transparent PNG Images- Discover the differences between GIF images with transparent backgrounds and similar PNG images. See why most PNG images will usually look better.
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Installing Keywords into a Web Page Using HTML - Basic principles and steps for placing keywords in a Web page.
Acrobat (PDF) format. FlashPaper format.
Basic Image Tips: Formats and Resolutions for the Web - Discusses which formats work on the Web and why. Also explains preferred resolutions and illustrates the differences.
Acrobat (PDF) format. FlashPaper format.
Technical Tip - Image Resolutions for Digital Cameras, Scanners, and Printing - Overview of resolution settings for cameras, scanners, printers, the Web, and print purposes. Learn how to select the best resolution for your project.
Acrobat (PDF) format. FlashPaper format.
Introduction to Color and the Web - Learn the how color is used on the Web and basic color theory.
Acrobat (PDF) format. FlashPaper format.
Using SSH Secure Shell, File Transfer Protocol - Many students need to gain access to their "S drive" from school or home so that they can work on projects. This document details using Secure Shell for this purpose.
Acrobat (PDF) format. FlashPaper format.
Accessing Your S Drive in the IMC or, Using SSH Secure Shell, File Transfer Protocol - Many students need to gain access to their "S drive" from school or home so that they can work on projects. This document details using Secure Shell for this purpose.
Acrobat (PDF) format. FlashPaper format.
Accessing your S Drive in the on the MAC with FileZilla, Secure File Transfer Protocol client - Details about how to place files on your student S drive from the IMC for Mac users.
Acrobat (PDF) format. FlashPaper format.
See It In Action
Setting Up Your Web Site with Dreamweaver - Learn how to set up your site so that you can use Dreamweaver to FTP files or save them over a network.
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