Adobe Dreamweaver CS6 Classroom in a Book

The Adobe Creative Team of designers, writers, and editors has extensive, real world knowledge of Adobe web design products. They work closely with the Adobe product development teams and Adobe's Instructional Communications team to come up with creative, challenging, and visually appealing projects to help both new and experienced users get up to speed quickly on Adobe software products.

• Getting StartedChapter 1. Customizing Your WorkspaceTouring the workspaceSwitching and splitting viewsWorking with panelsSelecting a workspace layoutAdjusting toolbarsPersonalizing preferencesCreating custom keyboard shortcutsUsing the Property inspectorChapter 2. HTML BasicsWhat is HTML?Where did HTML begin?Writing your own HTML codeFrequently used HTML 4 codesIntroducing HTML5Chapter 3. CSS BasicsWhat is CSS?HTML vs. CSS formattingHTML defaultsCSS box modelFormatting textFormatting objectsMultiples, classes, and IDs, oh my!CSS3 overview and supportChapter 4. Creating a Page LayoutWeb design basicsWorking with thumbnails and wireframesDefining a Dreamweaver siteUsing the Welcome screenPreviewing your completed fileModifying an existing CSS layoutAdding a background image to the headerInserting new componentsChanging element alignmentModifying the page width and background colorModifying existing content and formattingInserting an image placeholderInserting placeholder textModifying the footerChecking browser compatibilityChapter 5. Working with Cascading Style SheetsPreviewing the completed fileWorking with the CSS Styles panelWorking with typeUsing images for graphical effectsCreating new CSS rulesCreating an interactive menuModifying hyperlink behaviorCreating faux columnsMoving rules to an external style sheetCreating style sheets for other mediaChapter 6. Working with TemplatesPreviewing completed filesCreating a template from an existing layoutInserting editable regionsProducing child pagesUpdating a templateUsing library itemsUsing server-side includesChapter 7. Working with Text, Lists, and TablesPreviewing the completed fileCreating and styling textCreating and styling tablesSpell checking webpagesFinding and replacing textChapter 8. Working with ImagesReviewing web image basicsPreviewing the completed fileInserting an imageAdjusting image positions with CSS classesWorking with the Insert panelUsing Adobe Bridge to insert imagesInserting non-web file typesWorking with Photoshop Smart ObjectsCopying and pasting images from Photoshop and FireworksInserting images by drag and dropOptimizing images with the Property inspectorChapter 9. Working with NavigationHyperlink basicsPreviewing the completed fileCreating internal hyperlinksCreating an image-based linkCreating an external linkSetting up email linksTargeting page elementsInserting Spry menu barsChecking your pageChapter 10. Adding InteractivityLearning about Dreamweaver behaviorsPreviewing the completed fileWorking with Dreamweaver behaviorsWorking with Spry Accordion widgetsChapter 11. Working with Web Animation and VideoUnderstanding web animation and videoPreviewing the completed fileAdding web animation to a pageAdding web video to a pageChapter 12. Working with FormsPreviewing the completed fileLearning about formsAdding a form to a pageInserting text form elementsInserting checkboxesCreating radio buttonsIncorporating text areasWorking with listsAdding a Submit buttonSpecifying a form actionEmailing form dataStyling formsChapter 13. Working with Online DataWorking with dynamic contentPreviewing the completed fileUsing HTML and XML dataChoosing a server modelConfiguring a local web serverSetting up a testing serverBuilding database applicationsChapter 14. Building Dynamic Pages with DataBuilding pages with PHPCreating a master/detail page setCreating a detail pageChapter 15. Publishing to the WebDefining a remote siteCloaking folders and filesWrapping things upPutting your site onlineSynchronizing local and remote sites