WebMastersNetscape Built in Tools
Netscape has built in tools that aid in html document construction. The ability to view an html document on a local (not networked) floppy or hard disk and the view source command speed the creation and editing of Web documents.
- Open Location
- The Open Location command under the File section of the menu bar is the starting point for Web exploration. The URL (uniform resource locator) address typed into the dialog box that pops up when this command is used is the Web page you want to connect to.
- Open File
- The Open File command under the File section of the menu bar allows you to open and view an html file on your local floppy or hard disk. If this file contains hypertext links, and you are connected to the Internet via a network connection or through a modem (through a SLIP or PPP connection), the links are active. The Open File command is used to preview an html file before it is shipped to the server. Usually keeping a text editor and Netscape open at the same time allows the writer to "toggle" between writing and viewing the files. The file must be saved with the .html(.htm) extension and reloaded into Netscape using the reload button in order to view changes.
- View Source
- The View Source command under the View section of the menu bar allows the user to see the "source code" or text of the document that is displayed in the browser. This command is very helpful for determining how a certain mark up feature is written. When using source code or text created by others, pay particular attention to whether the material is copyrighted. You may have to get permission to use it!
WebMasters was created and is taught by Dr. Dan Lineberger, WebMaster of Aggie Horticulture, Department of Horticultural Sciences, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas 77843.
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