Mastering Integrated HTML and CSS

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A Unique Approach to Learning HTML and CSS Simultaneously.   Master Hpertext (or Extensible Hypertext) Markup Language (HTML/XHTML) and Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), and You're well on your way to creating modern, accessible Websites. This comprehensive guide offers integrated instruction in both. You'll save time and get more productive by learning to structure your (X) HTML content for best effect with CSS styles, from the start.   Using the latest standards, best practices, and real-world examples, web expert Virginia DeBolt offers a thorough grounding in the basics plus advanced techniques for those who want to improve their current skills or learn more modern ways of working. You'll find out how to create websites that are accessible to the widest range o visitors, learn the latest specs, build CSS for print and handheld devices, and work with a variety of CSS-based layouts.   COVERAGE INCLUDES: * Writing XHTML and CSS using correct syntax * Working with fixed and fluid two- and three-column layouts * Styling links as CSS popups * Creating and applying styles to make an accessible form * Mastering hierarchy, alignment, focal point, and other design concepts * publishing and testing your pages * Working bloat-free with CSS in Dreamweaver(r) * Weaning yourself from table-based layouts and out-of-date coding   FEATURED ON THE CD The companion CD includes all the materials you need to work through each chapter, as well as sample site materials, Style Me test pages, bonus color palettes, and trial software. * A Complete Solution for Integrating (X) HTML and CSS from the Start * Covers the Latest Standards from the World Wide Web Consortium * Full Coverage for Users of All Skill Levels * Classroom Ready! Full Courseware and Instructor Support Materials Included * Gain Inspiration from Top-notch Examples of Real Websites Built Using CSS Mastering Integrated HTML and CSS Acknowledgments About the Author Contents at a Glance Contents Introduction Who Should Read This Book What Is Covered in This Book The Mastering Series Resources on the CD Contacting the Author Chapter 1: How to Write XHTML and CSS Anatomy of a Website What Is CSS? Getting Started with XHTML Syntax Getting Started with CSS Syntax Real-World Scenario The Bottom Line Chapter 2: Location, Location: Where to Put a Style The Cascade Inheritance Specificity Do the Math Now Add Inline Styles to the Math What about Multiple Classes? Using @import Real-World Scenario The Bottom Line Chapter 3: Page Basics: DOCTYPE, Head, Body, and Body Styles XHTML: What Every Page Requires DOCTYPEs The XML Declaration Let’s Get Started The Head Saving The Body Take a Look in a Browser CSS: A Stylish Body Attached Background Images Assign a Class or ID to the Body Element Real-World Scenario CSS Properties for the Element The Bottom Line Chapter 4: Headings and Heading Styles XHTML: The Heading Tags CSS: Style a Heading A Class Alternative Image Replacement for Headings The CSS Box Model Real-World Scenario CSS Properties for Headings The Bottom Line Chapter 5: Page Divisions: div for Structure and Layout Learn the XHTML Organizing Content Structurally When to Use div Learn the CSS Real-World Scenario CSS Properties The Bottom Line Chapter 6: Paragraph and Text Styles XHTML: Formatting Text CSS: Stylish Text Let’s Go into Print Real-World Scenario CSS Properties The Bottom Line Chapter 7: Links and Link Styles Organizing a Site XHTML: The Anchor Element CSS: Pizzazz for Anchors An id-Based Current Page Indicator CSS Pop-ups Real-World Scenario CSS Properties The Bottom Line Chapter 8: Multimedia, Images, and Image Styles Creating and Editing Images XHTML: Add Images to a Page The longdesc Attribute The title Attribute The Image Stockpile Build Some Basic Button Nav Bars Tie Background Images to Hyperlink Pseudo States Designing a Simple Photo Gallery Adding a Banner Adding Other Headings Inserting a Photo in Your Gallery Transparent GIFs A Complete Site CSS: Dress It Up Size Matters Linking Directly to Images Adding Multimedia to Your Page Real-World Scenario CSS Properties The Bottom Line Chapter 9: Lists and List Styles XHTML: List Basics CSS: Presentation Is Powerful A Vertical Nav bar with Pure CSS Pop-ups Horizontal Lists Real-World Scenario CSS Properties for Lists The Bottom Line Chapter 10: Tables and Table Styles A Tangled Table Tale XHTML: Creating the Rows and Columns Learn More XHTML: thead, tbody, tfoot Real-World Scenario CSS Properties The Bottom Line Chapter 11: Forms and Form Styles Script Matters Learn the XHTML Add CSS to Your Form Real-World Scenario The Bottom Line Chapter 12: Publishing and Testing Your Pages The Big Picture Finding Free Server Space Your Own Domain Using FTP Software Testing and Validating the Site Telling the Search Engines You Are There Understanding Your Audience Real-World Scenario The Bottom Line Chapter 13: CSS for Weblogs Advantages of Blogging Where to Sign Up for a Blog What to Look for in Blog Software Getting Started with Blogger Configuring a BlogSpot Blog Publishing to Your Blogger Blog Customizing the Blogger Template Customize the Blogger CSS WordPress Hosted Free Real-World Scenario The Bottom Line Chapter 14: Design Basics Wireframes Layout Visual Hierarchy Consistency and Repetition Alignment Resources Real-World Scenario CSS Properties The Bottom Line Chapter 15: XHTML and CSS for Handhelds Inherent Obstacles to Web Authoring for Handhelds A Solid Foundation CSS: Keep it Simple Developer Resources for Handhelds CSS Properties Real-World Scenario The Bottom Line Chapter 16: Writing CSS with Dreamweaver 8 Add Structure with Dreamweaver’s Insert Div Tool The CSS Styles Panel Tag Selectors More Advanced Selectors Editing Styles in Dreamweaver Classes and the Property Inspector The Style Rendering Toolbar CSS Properties Real-World Scenario The Bottom Line Appendix: The Bottom Line Glossary Index Mastering Integrated HTML and CSS in Color