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Adobe® Dreamweaver® CS6 on Demand, Second Edition

by Steve Johnson

June 2012

Beginner to intermediate

608 pages

19h 38m

English

Que

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Perspection, Inc.AcknowledgmentsAbout the AuthorWe Want to Hear from You!
How This Book WorksWhat’s NewKeyboard ShortcutsStep-by-Step InstructionsReal World ExamplesWorkshopsAdobe CertificationGet More on the Web
IntroductionBeginning with a PlanCreating a Visual Mind MapGenerating a TimelineCreating a StoryboardCreating a Site DesignAssembling the SiteCreating a Site Local Root Folder
IntroductionUnderstanding System RequirementsInstalling DreamweaverGetting StartedExamining the Dreamweaver WindowCreating a Web SiteOpening or Importing a Web SiteCreating a Blank Web PageCreating a Web Page from a Blank TemplateCreating a Web Page from a Fluid Grid LayoutCreating a Web Page from a TemplateCreating a Web Page from a SampleSaving a Web PageOpening an Existing Web Page or FileWorking with ViewsSwitching Between Pages and ViewsPreviewing Pages in Live ViewPreviewing Pages in Multiscreen ViewPreviewing Pages in a BrowserGetting Help While You WorkGetting Dreamweaver Updates on the WebClosing a Web Page or FileFinishing Up
IntroductionWorking with ToolbarsResizing PanelsWorking with PanelsDocking and Undocking PanelsGrouping and Ungrouping PanelsCreating a WorkspaceUsing the Status BarChanging the View with the Zoom ToolWorking with RulersWorking with the Grid and GuidesCreating Keyboard ShortcutsSetting General PreferencesSetting New Document PreferencesWorking with ColorsSetting Highlighting Color Preferences
IntroductionExploring Web Site Files and FoldersSetting Up Site FoldersViewing the Files PanelOpening and Creating Files in the Files PanelManaging Files and Folders in the Files PanelFinding Files in the Files PanelSaving a File with Different FormatsIdentifying Dreamweaver File FormatsSetting the Home PagePreparing to Set Page PropertiesSetting Appearance Page PropertiesSetting Link Page PropertiesSetting Heading Page PropertiesChanging Title and Encoding Page PropertiesChanging Page Properties for a Tracing ImageUsing Visual AidsWorking with Invisible ElementsSelecting Elements
IntroductionAdding Text to Web PagesImporting Tabular DataImporting Content from Microsoft DocumentsInserting Special Characters and the DateSelecting TextCopying and Pasting TextSetting Copy/Paste PreferencesFormatting Paragraph TextFormatting CharactersUsing Web FontsModifying Font FamiliesSetting Font PreferencesControlling Line SpacingInserting Horizontal RulesCreating Ordered and Unordered ListsCreating Definition ListsModifying ListsApplying Text StylesCreating Text StylesRenaming StylesFinding TextFinding and Replacing Text or CodeUsing the Results PanelDefining Acronyms and AbbreviationsChecking SpellingUsing Undo and Redo

IntroductionUsing Web Friendly GraphicsDefining an Image FolderInserting ImagesInserting Images from PhotoshopUpdating Images from PhotoshopInserting Images from FireworksOptimizing Images Using FireworksUsing an External EditorSetting File Types/Editors PreferencesOptimizing ImagesModifying ImagesUsing Low Source ImagesResizing ImagesCropping ImagesChanging Image Brightness and ContrastChanging Image SharpnessCreating Rollover ImagesInserting an Image Placeholder
IntroductionUnderstanding Link TypesUnderstanding PathsSetting the Relative PathAdding a LinkAdding an Email LinkLinking within a Web PageCreating Image Map HotspotsModifying Image Map HotspotsCreating a Null or Script LinkModifying a LinkRemoving a LinkUpdating LinksTesting a LinkChanging Links Sitewide
IntroductionWorking with TablesSwitching Between Table ModesInserting a Table in Standard ModeModifying a TableAdding Content into a TableImporting and Exporting Table DataAdding Columns or Rows to TablesResizing Columns and RowsSplitting and Merging CellsSorting Table DataChanging Table PropertiesChanging Cell, Row, or Column PropertiesUsing a Tracing ImageCreating a Nested Table
IntroductionIntroducing Cascading Style SheetsCreating a Web Page with a CSS LayoutCreating CSS StylesApplying Internal CSS StylesApplying and Modifying External CSS StylesApplying Multiple CSS ClassesRemoving Internal StylesUsing the CSS Styles PanelEditing CSS in the Properties PanelSetting CSS PropertiesWorking with CSS RulesMoving CSS RulesDisabling or Enabling CSS RulesInspecting CSS CodeCreating CSS TransitionsViewing Relevant CSS RulesWorking with ID SelectorsCreating and Applying an ID SelectorChecking for CSS Browser CompatibilityFormatting CSS CodeSetting CSS Styles PreferencesUsing Design-Time Style SheetsOptimizing Web Pages
IntroductionIntroducing CSS Layouts and AP ElementsCreating AP ElementsNesting AP ElementsSetting AP Element PreferencesUsing CSS PositioningApplying a CSS-P StyleModifying CSS-P PropertiesWorking with AP ElementsCreating a Rollover Using AP ElementsConverting AP Elements to Tables
IntroductionCreating a Fluid Grid LayoutViewing a Fluid Grid LayoutWorking with a Fluid Grid LayoutResizing a Fluid Grid LayoutModifying a Fluid Grid LayoutPreviewing a Fluid Grid Layout in a Browser
IntroductionCreating a New FrameOpening a Web Page in a FrameProviding Information for No Frame SupportSelecting Frames and FramesetsAdding Frameset InformationSaving a FramesetModifying FramesChanging Frame PropertiesChanging Frameset PropertiesTargeting LinksCreating Quick and Easy Frame Links
IntroductionIntroducing Flash File TypesInserting a Flash or Shockwave MovieChanging Flash or Shockwave Movie PropertiesInserting a Flash VideoLinking or Embedding SoundUsing Java AppletsUsing ActiveX ControlsUsing Plug-insChecking for Plug-ins
IntroductionUnderstanding FormsCreating a FormInserting Form ObjectsModifying Text Fields and Text AreasModifying Radio Buttons and Check BoxesModifying Lists and MenusModifying ButtonsInserting an Image ButtonMaking Form Objects DynamicUsing Tables to Control FormsValidating FormsCreating and Editing a Jump MenuViewing Example Code for Forms
IntroductionUnderstanding HTMLUsing the Reference PanelUsing Code ViewUsing Code Live ViewSetting Code View OptionsEntering HTML CodeUsing Code HintsWorking with HTML Head TagsInserting HTML CommentsUsing the Coding ToolbarUsing Quick Tag EditorUsing the Tag InspectorUsing the Tag ChooserOpening Related FilesNavigating to Related CodeSetting Site Specific Code HintsSetting Code Hint PreferencesSetting Code Format PreferencesSetting Code Rewriting PreferencesSetting Code Color Preferences
IntroductionIntroducing BehaviorsApplying Behaviors to Page ElementsApplying Behaviors to Entire PageEditing BehaviorsWorking with BehaviorsAdding Behavior EffectsGoing to Another Web PageOpening Another Browser WindowDisplaying Text MessagesPreloading and Swapping ImagesChanging Element PropertiesDragging an AP ElementShowing and Hiding ElementsExecuting a JavaScriptWorking with Server Behaviors
IntroductionInserting Spry WidgetsSelecting and Editing Spry WidgetsWorking with Spry Panel WidgetsWorking with Spry Validation WidgetsWorking with Spry Menu Bar WidgetsCreating a Spry TooltipDisplaying Spry Data SetsCreating a Spry RegionCreating a Spry Repeat ListCustomizing a Spry WidgetAdding and Removing Spry EffectsChecking Out Spry Samples
IntroductionIntroducing SnippetsInserting a SnippetEditing Existing SnippetsCreating SnippetsIntroducing Assets and LibrariesUsing the Assets PanelInserting an AssetWorking with Site AssetsWorking with Color and URL AssetsWorking with Favorite AssetsCreating and Inserting Library ItemsEditing Library ItemsWorking with Library ItemsCreating an External JavaScript LibraryInserting and Editing an External JavaScriptUsing Server-Side Includes
IntroductionIntroducing TemplatesCreating a TemplateOpening a TemplateDefining Editable RegionsDefining Editable AttributesCreating Repeating RegionsCreating Optional RegionsCreating InContext Editing Editable RegionsCreating InContext Editing Repeating RegionsCreating Nested TemplatesCreating a Web Page from a Nested TemplateCreating a Web Page from a Custom TemplateUpdating a TemplateAttaching or Detaching a TemplateImporting XML into a TemplateExporting Template Data as XML
IntroductionFinding Broken LinksFixing Broken LinksValidating Web PagesChecking for HTML Browser CompatibilityChecking Pages in a BrowserChecking for Balanced CodeCleaning Up HTMLCleaning Up Word HTMLAdding AccessibilityRunning Reports to Test a SiteViewing and Saving ReportsGathering Download Statistics
IntroductionSetting Advanced Site DefinitionsDefining Local Info for a SiteDefining Remote Info for a SiteDefining the Testing ServerDefining Version ControlDefining Site CloakingSetting File View Columns OptionsUsing Design NotesViewing Design Notes
IntroductionSetting Site File PreferencesManaging Site Files with the Files PanelTransferring FilesComparing Local and Remote FilesChecking Site Files In and OutManaging Site Files Versions with SubversionWorking with Business Catalyst Site FilesSynchronizing Site FilesCloaking and Uncloaking Files
IntroductionUsing jQuery MobileCreating a Mobile AppInserting jQuery Mobile ComponentsUsing jQuery Mobile SwatchesUsing Media QueriesPreviewing a Mobile AppChanging the Orientation for a Mobile AppSaving a Mobile AppPackaging a Mobile App
IntroductionUsing the History PanelUndoing and Redoing History StepsReplaying History StepsCopying History Steps Between DocumentsSaving History Steps as CommandsUsing and Managing History CommandsRecording Commands for Temporary UseSetting History Panel PreferencesUsing Advanced Find and Replace for TextUsing Advanced Find and Replace for TagsCreating and Using a Search Query
Adobe Dreamweaver CS6Only New FeaturesWhat’s NewDreamweaver CS6What Happen To ...Dreamweaver CS5.5What Happen To ...
About Adobe CertificationsWhat Does This Logo Mean?About the Adobe Certified Expert (ACE) ProgramWhat Is an ACE?Choosing an ACE Certification LevelPreparing for an ACE ExamGetting ACE RecertifiedTaking an ACE ExamAbout the Adobe Certified Associate (ACA) ProgramWhat is an ACA?Preparing for an Adobe Certified Associate ExamTaking an Adobe Certified Associate ExamGetting More Information
Bonus Online ContentHere are Some of the Workshops you’ll Find

Overview

Need answers quickly? Adobe Dreamweaver CS6 on Demand provides those answers in a visual step-by step format. We will show you exactly what to do through lots of full color illustrations and easy-to-follow instructions.

Inside the Book

Use the latest web technologies to create sites and mobile apps

Create sites with HTML5/CSS3 and mobile apps for iOS and Android

Use web page templates to quickly create pages or mobile apps

Use the simplified site setup to create and work with sites

Use Live view to design your web pages under real-world conditions

Create and maintain Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)

Use coding tools to develop consistent and reusable code

Insert Adobe Photoshop files to create image Smart Objects

Preview sites or apps using Multiscreen Preview and Adobe BrowserLab

Use Subversion to manage site versions

Manage local, remote, and testing sites