HTML 4 For Dummies, 5th Edition

by Ed Tittel

Are you fascinated by the look and design of Web pages? Do you wish that you had the knowledge and skills to create a great looking Web site? Whether you’re an up-and-coming Web designer or just an enthusiastic hobbyist, you are probably using HTML, the standard authoring language for the Internet. HTML 4 For Dummies , now in its 5 th edition, will show you the basics of working with this language as well as advanced skills for all-around knowledge. HTML is used to create Web documents. As a standard issued by the World Wide Web Consortium, it is used by almost everyone to create and edit Web pages. HTML is capable The new edition of HTML 4 For Dummies contains nearly 50% more content than its previous editions, and covers a wide range of material, Planning a Web site to avoid underperformance Complete with a 6-page tear-out colored reference sheet, HTML 4 For Dummies is the most comprehensive HTML guide yet. Written by a computer expert and author of over 120 books, including the previous editions of the bestselling HTML 4 For Dummies , this straightforward, fun guide will aid you through making and editing beautiful Web pages.

Genres: Programming, Reference, Website Design, Nonfiction, Technology, Computer Science

407 pages, Paperback

First published July 1, 1995

About the author

Ed Tittel is a freelance writer and trainer who also works as an Internet consultant. He is a graduate of Princeton University and the University of Texas and worked for American software corporation, Novell from 1987–1994, where his final position was Director of Technical Marketing (1993–1994). Prior to that position, he worked for such companies as Information Research Associates (now known as Scientific and Engineering Software), Burroughs Computing, Michael Leesley Consulting, and Schlumberger Research. In 1997, Tittel worked briefly as a Technical Evangelist for Tivoli Systems, and in 2006, he worked for NetQoS, first as Director of Training, then as a Senior Researcher.
Tittel has contributed to over 100 IT, Internet, IT Security, and Certification books. He is well known for his contributions to the best-selling HTML for Dummies and HTML4 for Dummies, and has also authored For Dummies books on XHTML and XML. He's probably best known for his Exam Cram series Certification books, which he originated for the Coriolis Group in 1997, and for which he served as series editor until the end of 2005. His most recent works include short titles on optical networking, clustered computing, and carrier Ethernet, plus recent revisions to his CISSP Study Guide, HTML For Dummies (currently entitled HTML, XHTML, and CSS For Dummies, 6th edition, with co-author Jeff Noble), Windows Server 2008 For Dummies, and Guide to TCP/IP, 3rd edition (lead author: Laura Chappell). Tittel currently writes regularly for numerous TechTarget.com Web sites, for Tom's Hardware and Tom's Guide, for the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), and InformIT.com. He also writes white papers and research documents for major US and international corporations, and develops and delivers online course materials on various Windows OS and networking topics.
In 1993 Tittel started his own Company, LANWrights Inc., primarily to pursue content development and book publishing projects. In 1997, his company produced 45 computer trade books, and from 1998 to 2004 (the year he left the company, following its sale to Sylvan Ventures in 2000) they produced no less than 55 computer trade books per year. In 2005, LANWrights ceased to exist as a business entity when the Austin division of what was by then known as Thomson NETg (now part of Skillsoft) was finally shut down completely.

Reviews

[Jonathan · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book is definitely "for dummies". I found none of the advanced XHTML programming techniques I was looking for, and there wasn't very many robust tools included with the book. Don't buy this book unless you truly are an idiot.

[Clif · Rating 4 out of 5]

Not exactly the text that taught me HTML code, but it was definitely a beginner's book that made me able to my way out of any situation.

[Sophia · Rating 3 out of 5]

pg 106

[Tonica]

I learned, once you know this, easy way to hack someone. Now that I have been out of the game for ages. I would have no clue!

[Jessica · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read this first in the late 90s. Still used it for a reference much later on. Has always been helpful.

[Tranquility · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very clear and precise for dummies book. I find it a great resource for web design.

[Agata Pokutycka · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very easy book with basic knowledge and coding. Perfect for what I needed it. Truly for dummies ;-)

[J]

There are thirteen varieties of "HTML for Dummies" books. My head hurts.

[Roger · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is what I used for learning HTML back in 1997.