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How do I upload my webpage and make it public?

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You can set up your own server, but I recommend buying web hosting from some of the available hosting companies. There are also free hosts out there, but they would put their ads on your webpage.

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Can I create a web page using Notepad?

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Yes. Write the code and then press edit-save and then call it what ever you want. After you called it something, you have to type .html at he end. Save and use as needed.

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Can I create an interactive design of a website using only HTML?

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Yes, you can put some pictures on there and a background as well.

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How exactly do I get the HTML information on a tab?

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After you change the file type to .html and open it, It should automatically turn into a tab.

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Can I test the effects of a web page without the internet?

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Yes, you can edit as well as see your doc on the browser without any network.

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Is there an app available to guide me in creating a web page?

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There's the mobile app "Learn HTML," as well as "Learn CSS" and "Learn JavaScript," all from Sololearn. Combine them all to create a nice HTML webpage. If you aren't looking for mobile apps but for websites, you can go to codecademy.com, or just search in Google for websites that will teach you programming languages.

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How do I change the font size?

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Use CSS. CSS is used to determine how an HTML document looks. To insert CSS into an HTML document, type ". ". To change the font size in CSS, type the tag you want to edit (p, h1, body etc) followed by a {. After the {, type: font-size: ...px; (the semicolon is very important!) then add a } at the end.

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How do I pick an image from my computer instead of online?

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Provide the exact path. For example, if your image is called face.jpg, type "C:\\Users\(your username)\Desktop\face.jpg."

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How can I save a file on Notepad that will give me a webpage view?

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You can save it by pressing cntrl+s. After you've name the file, save it as .html.

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How do I link one HTML page with another HTML page?

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You can create a link from one page to another using the "" tag. This tag has an important parameter "href", which contains the address.

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Can I see the webpage on internet explorer?

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Yes, but internet explorer cannot process some tags.

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How do I get the photo? It's not coming even though the commands are correct. What can I do?

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If you are 100% sure you have a working code, it all depends on the format of the picture and the browser you're opening it through. Some browsers cannot open file types.Try searching the internet to find out which web browsers handle which types of files.

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How do I make my webpage public?

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You either need a domain to upload the code to, or use an html coding site such as neocities.org and upload your code and pictures there.

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Do I have to be on an iPad to make a HTML web page?

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No, you don't need to use an iPad; I normally use a PC. However, you can use an iPad to do it.

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Is it possible to upload this for others to access without having the file and for free?

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Yes. Simply put the file on a site like Google Drive or Dropbox.

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Will my created website be searched by everyone in the world?

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If it's publicly available, then yes, people will be able to find your website via searching. However, not everyone will find or read your site.

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How can I verify that my webpage is working?

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All you have to do is right-click on the file and open it with your browser.

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How do I get it on the internet?

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You will have to either host it yourself at home or purchase a web hosting plan. Simple ones are available for less than $5/month.

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How do I save code from Notepad?

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Click on File (one of the top 5 options) and then click Save as. You should save it to the desktop. Name it anything you want, with an .html ending.

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How can I create a logo for my HTML website?

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By using an editing program such as paint or photoshop.

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How do I change the background color in HTML?

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You can use the 'style' attribute or you can add a folder called 'css' and add a file called 'stylesheet.css.'

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How do I remember the uses for the different HTML tags?

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It's best to keep a cheat sheet on hand if you haven't completely learned all the meanings.

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Can I link this HTML to another?

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Yes, you can. You just tag the HTML with a link to the other.

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Can I use font tags and color tags instead of CSS?

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No, in HTML5 there are no font tags or color tags. In order to add font tags and color tags you must use CSS.

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How do I get a domain name to put my HTML page on the internet?

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You'll need a hosting service (smaller ones are less than $5/month), which typically includes domain name registration.

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How to change the save type to HTML?

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If you are on Windows, go to the start menu and type 'Folder Options.' Click on the first result, go to 'view,' and uncheck the box that says 'hide file extensions.' Then, go to your .txt (or other) file, and delete the original file extension and add .html

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Is it okay to make HTML in notepad instead of notepad+?

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It should be. Just rename it and add .html on the end. If it becomes corrupted then just use notepad+.

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How do I set background color?

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When you open body, add this: bgcolor="_____" then fill in the color and you'll get it.

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How can I create a calculator?

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I believe you'll need another application for that, like Visual Basic 6.

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Can I edit an HTML page after it has been saved?

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Yes, just reopen it in the program you used to create it, and re-save after your changes have been made.

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