Creating a Basic HTML Document

Questions and Answers

What is the purpose of the TITLE element in an HTML document?

The TITLE element appears in the very top line of the user's browser and is used by search engines for indexing the site.

What is the role of the HEAD section in an HTML document?

The HEAD section points to the top window part of the browser.

How are colors set in an HTML document?

Colors are set using RGB color codes, which are represented as hexadecimal values.

What is the significance of the BODY element in an HTML document?

The BODY element controls document properties, such as color settings for the background and text. Signup and view all the answers

What happens when a user bookmarks a webpage?

The TITLE of the document is added to the list. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the RGB color model?

The RGB color model is used to represent colors as a combination of red, green, and blue. Signup and view all the answers

What do the hexadecimal values in an RGB color code represent?

The hexadecimal values represent the amount of red, green, and blue in a color, in sequence. Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of setting the background color of an HTML document using RGB color codes?

The background color of the page is changed according to the specified RGB color code. Signup and view all the answers

What is the first step in saving a file in Notepad?

Locate and click on the menu called 'File'. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Edit, Save and View Cycle?

To preview your work and load the document with new revisions in a web browser. Signup and view all the answers

What is the full form of HTML?

HyperText Markup Language Signup and view all the answers

What is the highest level of heading that should be used in an HTML document?

H1 Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a browser?

To show web pages Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended guideline for using headings in an HTML document?

Not skipping heading levels (e.g., H1, H2, H3, etc.) Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical file extension for an HTML document?

.htm or .html Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of setting document properties in HTML?

To define the basic characteristics of your HTML document. Signup and view all the answers

What is an HTML Editor?

A word processor specialized to make writing HTML documents more effortless Signup and view all the answers

What element is used to define the main content of an HTML document?

BODY Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using the 'Open' dialog box in a web browser?

To locate and load your HTML document. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of HTML tags?

To tell browsers how to display web pages Signup and view all the answers

What is the objective of adding breaks to an HTML document?

To add whitespace and separate content. Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to learn HTML language?

To edit code and fix bugs in web pages Signup and view all the answers

What text editor will we focus on using in this course?

NotePad Signup and view all the answers

What is the first step to start NotePad in Windows 9x or XP?

Click on the 'Start' button located on the Windows task bar Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Creating a Basic Starting Document

A basic starting document is created with a HEAD and TITLE elements, which appear in the top line of the browser and are used for indexing by search engines.
The TITLE should be descriptive and concise.

Document Properties

Document properties are controlled by attributes of the BODY element.
Properties can be set for background color, text, and links.
Colors can be set using RGB color codes, which are represented as hexadecimal values.

Color Codes

RGB color codes consist of three 2-digit sections representing the amount of red, green, and blue in the color.
Common colors and their corresponding RGB codes include:
- White: #FFFFFF
- Black: #000000
- Red: #FF0000
- Green: #00FF00
- Blue: #0000FF

Previewing Your Work

To preview your work, save your file and open it in a web browser.
The Edit, Save, and View Cycle involves editing your document, saving it, and then viewing it in a browser to see the changes.

Headings, Paragraphs, Breaks, and Horizontal Rules

Headings (H1-H6) are used to divide a document into sections.
Headings should be used in order (H1, H2, H3, etc.) for best results.
Paragraphs can be added to a document using the P element.
Breaks can be inserted using the BR element.
Horizontal rules can be added using the HR element.

Introduction to HTML

HTML stands for HyperText Markup Language.
HTML is a text formatting language used to create web pages.
A URL (Uniform Resource Locator) is used to locate a web page.
A browser is a software program used to display web pages.

Tags and HTML Editors

HTML tags are codes enclosed in brackets that tell browsers how to display web pages.
HTML Editors are specialized word processors that make it easier to write HTML documents.
HTML Editors can generate HTML source code for you, but it's essential to learn and understand the HTML language.

Choosing a Text Editor

There are many programs available to create web documents, including HTML Editors and text editors like NotePad.
NotePad is a standard text editor that comes with Microsoft Windows.
NotePad is a good choice for this course, but you may also use other text editors like TextPad.