In Dreamweaver CS3 Essential Training, instructor Garrick Chow delves into the many powerful features of the latest version of this powerful web design application. He covers everything from the simplest basics of using Dreamweaver CS3 to applying it to develop a fully interactive, accessible site. Garrick explains the new interface features, and demonstrates how to create, edit, manage, design, and publish a professional website with Dreamweaver CS3 and complementary applications. Exercise files accompany the training.
Duration: 10.5 Hours
Contents:
Introduction Welcome
1. Getting StartedHTML vs. XHTML What is CSS? What is XML? What is DHTML? What is JavaScript? File naming conventions What is an index page?
2. The InterfaceSetting up your workspace The Welcome screen Windows and Mac differences The Insert bar The Property Inspector The Document toolbar The Document window Panels and panel groups Saving workspace layouts Defining a default browser
3. Site ControlDefining a site File and folder management Understanding path structure Adding content to a site Creating a site map
4. Document BasicsCreating a new blank site Creating and saving a new document About DOCTYPE Inserting images Inserting text Aligning text and images Inserting meta tags
5. LinkingLink basics Linking with Point to File External links Creating email links Named anchors Linking to a file Image maps
6. CSS EssentialsAbout CSS Anatomy of a style sheet CSS and page properties Moving an internal style sheet to an external style sheet The CSS Styles panel CSS selectors Type selectors ID selectors Class selectors Creating rollovers with pseudo-class selectors
7. TypographyCSS vs. the Font tag Formatting text with the Property Inspector What measurement should I use? Managing white space with margins, padding, and line height Using font lists Aligning text Creating lists Creating Flash text
8. TablesAbout tables Tables in Code view Creating and adding content to tables Changing table borders with XHTML Coloring tables with XHTML and CSS Aligning table content Sorting tables Setting table widths Creating rounded-corner tables
9. LayoutDreamweaver's layout tools Tracing images Adding AP div tags Working with Layout Tables Adjusting table widths and nesting tables
10. Designing for DevicesWhat is a device? Attaching a printer-friendly style sheet Styling for print Adobe Device Central
11. RolloversRollover rules Creating simple rollovers Creating disjointed rollovers Creating navigation bars with multiple states Creating Flash buttons
12. XHTMLViewing the code Editing in Code view The Code toolbar Working with Code Collapse The Quick Tag Editor Working with snippets
13. FormsAbout forms Adding text fields Adding checkboxes and radio buttons Adding lists and menus Submitting form results Styling form elements with CSS
14. Essential BehaviorsOpening a new browser window Creating a popup message Validating text fields Getting more behaviors Removing extensions
15. Fireworks and Photoshop IntegrationExternal image editor preferences Built-in image editing tools Roundtrip editing from Dreamweaver to Fireworks or Photoshop Copying and pasting
16. Templates and Library ItemsTemplates in action Creating a new template Applying templates Modifying a template Adding repeating regions Working with repeating regions Adding optional regions Creating a library item Modifying a library item
17. AutomationUsing the History panel Saving History steps as commands Using Find and Replace
18. AccessibilityW3C accessibility guidelines Accessibility preferences Inserting accessible images Inserting accessible tables Inserting accessible form objects
19. Inserting Media ObjectsAbout media objects Linking to audio and video files Embedding audio and video files Setting parameters Inserting Flash content Inserting Flash video
20. Getting Your Site OnlineGetting site reports Checking links sitewide Signing up with Tripod Entering remote info Publishing your site Updating and publishing pages Conclusion Goodbye
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