Use Microsoft FrontPage 2003
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The Internet contains millions of websites, from big business on down to the individual who wants to share something with others. In order to create a website, you need to be an accomplished programmer or you can use a software program like Microsoft FrontPage 2003 operates in a user-friendly way that doesn't require extensive HTML knowledge. Learn how to use Microsoft FrontPage 2003 for your website development needs.
Steps
- Create a website by using one of the Microsoft FrontPage 2003 web page and website templates.
- Choose "File" from the toolbar, and click on "New."
- A new task pane opens on the right side of your screen.
- Select from the template options, existing pages or search for templates online.
- When you find your template, select it and then click "OK."
- You will see a folder list and website panes after you create your website.
- Define your website navigation by selecting "index.ht" from the folder list and clicking on "Navigation" at the bottom of the website pane.
- A new page button will appear at the top right of the website pane.
- Click the number of pages you want under the index page, also known as the home page.
- Add new pages to other pages they will link to.
- Give the pages titles by highlighting the text or pressing "Tab" on your keyboard to replace the text.
- Add content to the home page by double-clicking on it from either pane. The bottom of the website pane will be highlighted as "Design."
- Microsoft FrontPage 2003organizes web pages in layers.
- Click where you want to add content.
- Either start typing or click on "Insert" from the top toolbar to add pictures or files.
- Insert links to other pages within your website by selecting text or a graphic.
- Click on the "Insert Hyperlink" icon on the main toolbar.
- Type in the URL or find it in "Browsed pages" or "Recent files."
- Change the look of a web page by editing items on the page.
- Select the item to be altered.
- Make formatting changes by selecting the appropriate toolbar icon that allows you to reposition text, change font size and colors and more.
- View the page in the Preview pane by selecting it at the bottom of the website pane.
- You can also view the code or a split view with both code and the preview.
- Build the other pages on the website by selecting the page from the folder list and following the previous 3 steps in your website development.
- Include interactive buttons to add interest when you create a website.
- Make certain you're in the "Design" view of the website.
- Place the cursor where you want the button added.
- Go to "Insert" on the toolbar and select "Interactive Button."
- In the Button menu, click a style and add text for the button.
- Click "Browse" next to link to find and select the URL.
- Customize the button by clicking the font and image tabs at the top of the button menu.
- Click "OK."
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Tips
- If you are a developer, you may interested in knowing that Microsoft Front Page 2003 allows you to build and edit for Active Server Pages (ASP.NET) and create collaborative websites with the use of Microsoft Windows SharePoint Services.
- Take advantage of Microsoft's training courses for Microsoft Front Page 2003.
- Spend some time planning the organization and navigation structure for your website before using Microsoft FrontPage 2003, particularly if you plan to have more than one page.
Things You'll Need
- Microsoft FrontPage 2003 software.
Sources and Citations
- Book: Price, Michael "FrontPage 2003" United Kingdom: Computer Step, 2004.
