what design program do you use..?

Discussion in 'HTML & Website Design' started by Lukas, Jan 29, 2007.

  1. #1
    Besides MS Frontpage

    I am sick and tired of MS.

    mainly because of compatible issues. I got a nice css based template..stick it in Frontpage 2003 and all looks xlnt in IE 6 or 7, then in firefox it's a piece of mess.

    So, I ask you, is there a HTML design program with WYSIWYG for Firefox and/or MAC browsers? I was told if it works and displays well in Firefox it will look right in IE.

    thanks in advance for suggestions
     
    Lukas, Jan 29, 2007 IP
  2. rgchris

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    Dreamweaver?
     
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    oseymour Well-Known Member

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    Dreamweaver all the way, are there other programs out there?
     
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    Firefox Web Developer toolbar.
     
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    #5
    Learn to code by hand before switching editors. Most people here will tell you this... Then, I would recommend using Dreamweaver with the code view as it highlights your syntax and has auto-complete.

    But, learn to code by hand first... Especially if you've been using Frontpage.
     
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  6. harsh

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    Dreamweaver is the best!!
     
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  7. donna1

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    Want to be my online friend? I'm new i need someone i can trust a to be my friend. Like show me new stuff on the forum.
     
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    Yes Microsoft are awful. Dreamwever is the best option. It's also good if your quite new to coding html and css.
     
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    cmstheme Peon

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    NOTEPAD first! When you can make a table-less, valid xhtml+css html template by using notepad, switch to Dreamweaver.

    Btw, your title seems confusing coz I would like to answer Photoshop, lol :D
     
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    adsense4money Active Member

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    Totally agree, but do not spend months on notepad, just try and get the basics (html, tables, CSS...). You will not regret the time you invest especially if you intend to do some pro work on the web for some years.
     
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    No one should be using FrontPage. Hell, Microsoft doesn't officially even support the product anymore ffs!

    Get a copy of Dreamweaver... but at the same time, work in split screen mode so you can learn what you are doing and won't have to rely on the WYSIWYG editor forever.

    cheers
     
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  12. Ginger Ninja

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    You wont get far trying to do pro work if you plan to use tables. Learn to build valid xhtml and css from the start. It will save you an awful amount of time in the future.
     
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    Dreamweaver for general HTML stuff and CFEclipse when I'm working with coldfusion.
     
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    Lots of opinions here. I tried a number of WYSIWYG HTML Editors; the last two were Nvu and it's "child" KompoZer. Both mess up the coding so badly that I went to Notepad. Having said that, I would beginners to use KompoZer or Nvu.
     
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    t2000q Prominent Member

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    #15
    I have an older version of dreamweaver, but it is still better then most software out there. Certainly helps me out a hell of a lot.
     
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    yes i agree
     
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    Dreamweaver is good... i've been used this aplication since UltraDev version until now (dreamweaver 8).

    Dreamweaver is very easy to understand.

    And now, i try to use GoLive (Beginner).
     
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    Dreamweaver and PSPad
     
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    Dreamweaver and notepad.
     
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    For those who can't buy Dreamweaver, try to use NVU :)
     
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