The existence of Web pages depends on three vital technologies: HTML (base language that Web pages are written in), XHTML (standards that define how to write HTML pages), and CSS (standard that applies formatting styles to Web pages). This new edition provides you with critical coverage of these three Web authoring standards, and places special focus on the upcoming releases of HTML 5 and CSS 3.

Serving as a tutorial and reference, this comprehensive resource explains the basic structure and necessary formatting to create a static (non-changing) and dynamic (changing) page on the Internet.

HTML, XHTML, and CSS are the three major Web authoring standards for creating either a static or dynamic Web page
Guides you through using HTML to create Web documents and introduces updates to HTML 5
Demonstrates best practices for using tools and utilities to create Web documents
Includes coverage of the new CSS 3 and tips and tricks for maximizing its abilities

Helpful examples round out this essential guide and will get you up and running with HTML, XHMTL, and CSS in no time!

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Master the essential building blocks of the Web

The first step to any Web document is to build a strong foundation. This comprehensive book focuses on the essential building blocks of the Web: HyperText Markup Language (HTML), extensible HTML (XHTML), and Cascading Style Sheets (CSS). You'll learn basic scripting and coding standards; how to use tags, tables, forms, and links; the best ways to test and validate pages; and many more techniques that help you take full advantage of these essential tools.

Explore the basics of HTML such as tags, attributes, and how to structure content to create specialized document formatting
Learn how multimedia and scripting can be used to make your content dynamic
Author, validate, and troubleshoot your coding and documents
Enable content for multiple devices—from the standard PC browser to various mobile devices
Understand values, lists, colors, fonts, and other CSS metrics and formatting basics
Get up to speed on advanced document formatting