Microsoft office for web pages?

Question

Ive been looking at web page software, but ive got an ftp program for posting, so whats best for putting the page together, are the built in microsoft programs like word, etc any good. I Have office but never done more than print out a letter with word.

Answer 1

Generally web page creation tools write really bad code, overly complicated and messy.

If you are serious about learing i would start with a decent HTML book (which covers CSS & simple scripting) and notepad \ wordpad.

HTML-Kit is very useful & free

If you just want to put together a quick site Dreamweaver is good

If possible avoid all Microsoft web page software, Word, Powerpoint etc etc

In my opinion writing pure HTML in a text editor is the way to go, you build a better understanding of HTML and you can do more, you don't have to rely on certain templates etc, although it is a lot harder than just firing up word.

Check out www.coolhomepages.com for ideas

Answer 2

As most posted answers recommend FrontPage because it is the only software that is in the Microsoft Office package that can be used for web editing. It is a good tool to start for newbies.
You can do it in DESIGN MODE, if you don't have any background with HTML. You can insert images just like the way you do it on other MS Office programs. You can create links, text and a lot more.
You can also use CODE MODE, if you have a knowledge of HTML and other scripting languages. This is for advanced users.
You can also use SPLIT MODE, where it displays CODE and DESIGN view at the same time. Everytime you make changes on your page, you will see it updated automatically on its code.
Finally you have PREVIEW MODE, to see what your web page looks like on a browser.

Answer 3

If you haven't the time or inclination to learn HTML then you'd probably be better off using one of the site creation wizards that Yahoo! or someone similar has, it should create much better code (which will be more reliable and consistent across different browsers and computer platforms) than Microsoft Word or FrontPage.

With a bare minimum of HTML knowledge you can then edit these pages or even use them to learn what HTML you need, Yahoo! lets you edit the pages directly using a web interface so you don't even have to bother downloading and uploading them. Once you've got the page as you like it then you can copy it anywhere you like, but if you take it off the Yahoo! server then be sure to remove the advertising script stuff that Yahoo! puts into the HTML.

Answer 4

You can work with FrontPage, but I definitely recommend Macromedia Dreamweaver. I'm a web designer and I think it's the best. Of course, Dreamweaver or Frontpage will let you put the page together but you'll have to create your graphics on Fireworks, Photoshop, or some graphics software or download images and other resources from the web!

You can download the trial version and use it for 30 days in http://www.adobe.com

(Of course, if you know HTML you can write the code on NotePad, but I think it's too mucho work while you can do it in some minutes using DreamWeaver)

Answer 5

I agree that learning HTML yourself and writing out the code is the best answer. There are plenty of net tutorials out there, I've included the one I used which I think is pretty good. Frankly I found it easier to work with than going through the instructions for Front Page!

Answer 6

well if you like microsoft office product which is very easy to use then you can use Microsoft Frontpage to create Webpage you can create professional looking webpage from their in an hour quickly, saves time lots of Templates available and easy user interface it comes with msoffice.
Office 2007 has lots of improvements you can use it it's luxirious but it's still in beta version but awesome, complete features and new look with luxirious facilities. Frontpage is even better lots of imprtovement in office applications.

Answer 7

DON'T USE MS WORD FOR HTML. It writes the worst code known to mankind.

If you want to do HTML properly, write it yourself using a text editor. There are a lot out there that include code highlighting and code completion to help you if you are new to HTML.

Answer 8

Never use an "office" program to make web pages. They just are not made for it amd do a poor job.

Some choices:
Amaya
Html-kit
Notepad (not kidding).

Answer 9

MS Word works!

e.g. http://www.geocities.com/darwin916/XML.htm

But it's not viewable if you are browsing using mobile phone . . .

http://360.yahoo.com/darwin916 ~ (",)