WYSIWYG Editor

Nick Madcat · 12-04-2003, 06:29 PM

Hey techies. Does anyone reccommend a WYSIWYG (What You See Is What You Get) editor? Im starting to fool around with sites, but I wanna start easy. I dont mind having to use HTML though, but I hardly know it.

Gabe · 12-04-2003, 09:27 PM

macromedia dreamweaver, or the dreaded front page.

Both are good editors despite the fact taht front page is a ms app.

Nick Madcat · 12-04-2003, 10:08 PM

LOL I forgot about front page. I thought dreamweaver was some suite for flash. But many thanks though.

**greffov** · 12-05-2003, 04:04 AM

Netscape's/Mozilla's Composer is quite a good editor too. It has a simple WYSIWYG view, but it's also easy to gain insight in the generated HTML on the backside. Unlike frontpage Mozilla generates relatively clean HTML 4, which is easy to read.

Cirga · 12-05-2003, 07:02 PM

I suggest a nicne HTML tags list on a website.. and notepad. Then plug away.. then again maybe I am just old fashioned and like to try my luck at brain crashing.

Nick Madcat · 12-06-2003, 06:12 PM

I did try composer on Mozilla since I use mozilla more after removing IE. But everytime i work with it all of my text is reset and garbled among some pre-set crap.

**greffov** · 12-07-2003, 04:55 AM

Hmmmm, weird. I only use it for simple stuff which I think Mozilla Composer was designed for. If you want more, you should go for DreamWeaver or GoLive. I used both, and I know that both have the tendency to do whatever you dislike, so you have to do it yourself in the end.

Nick Madcat · 12-07-2003, 11:02 AM

So basically I'm screwed

I wouldnt mind some HTML along the way.

Cirga · 12-09-2003, 11:41 AM

Seriously if you want control over your website.. just use notepad and learn it. HTML is so easy once you figure out how each tag works.

And you can put everything in tables whcih keeps it neat and tidy.. without having those lame looking frames.

the Understanding HTML thread has some great links to help sites.

Nick Madcat · 12-09-2003, 04:54 PM

Yeah HTML looks TOO easy. Still Id like to code a bit but also wanna draw a site up right there. So far Im gonna stick with a few apps I found, DHE Editor Enhanced and yahoo sitebuilder.

Cirga · 12-10-2003, 02:10 PM

Ahh cool mate. Got links?

Nick Madcat · 12-10-2003, 04:48 PM

Well I cant send the DHE Editor Enhanced since its 1.97MB even when heavily compressed. You gotta to to Hexagora then register to forums for that or just download the free one. Forums is free too but whos cares.

Heres 2nd : Yahoo SiteBuilder

igalan · 12-11-2003, 11:28 AM

I use Freeware ACE HTML for most things. It's not a WYSIWYG, this one is for directly typing HTML and has assitants to help a bit (like add a table, or a image). With just a click you get a preview of the site as seen with IE.

Generix · 01-26-2004, 01:27 AM

Hands down Macromedia Dreamweaver is the best WYSIWYG editor around. I have been working with it in my web design class and am amazed at its potential. Take some time and get to learn it. I have made sites by "hand" before too, but anyone that does this will usually admit that it is more or less a major pain. Once you know HTML, I would suggest using Dreamweaver and then tweaking code if necessary.

Nick Madcat · 01-26-2004, 04:46 PM

Yeah I tried it before but system crashed. You're right dreamweaver is good piece of software but Id like to "test" it again soon.

12-04-2003, 06:29 PM	#1 (permalink)
Nick Madcat NY'er Supreme Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: In you home.....muhahaha Posts: 451	WYSIWYG Editor Hey techies. Does anyone reccommend a WYSIWYG (What You See Is What You Get) editor? Im starting to fool around with sites, but I wanna start easy. I dont mind having to use HTML though, but I hardly know it. __________________ Of course violence is the answer!

12-04-2003, 09:27 PM	#2 (permalink)
Gabe This space for sell Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Bawstin Posts: 158	macromedia dreamweaver, or the dreaded front page. Both are good editors despite the fact taht front page is a ms app. __________________ I want to f you like an animal, so lets do it like they do it on discovery channel.

12-04-2003, 10:08 PM	#3 (permalink)
Nick Madcat NY'er Supreme Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: In you home.....muhahaha Posts: 451	LOL I forgot about front page. I thought dreamweaver was some suite for flash. But many thanks though. __________________ Of course violence is the answer!

12-05-2003, 04:04 AM	#4 (permalink)
greffov Da House Nerd Join Date: Dec 1969 Location: One CPU Lane Posts: 3,512	Netscape's/Mozilla's Composer is quite a good editor too. It has a simple WYSIWYG view, but it's also easy to gain insight in the generated HTML on the backside. Unlike frontpage Mozilla generates relatively clean HTML 4, which is easy to read. __________________ Linux virusscanner detected a virus: Windows 95 ... delete [Y/n] y ~ ~ :wq

12-05-2003, 07:02 PM	#5 (permalink)
Cirga Lurking AdMiN Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: In my own little world. Buts its ok. They know me here. Posts: 3,245	I suggest a nicne HTML tags list on a website.. and notepad. Then plug away.. then again maybe I am just old fashioned and like to try my luck at brain crashing. __________________ Vote For Us! -- It will get you hot chicks. No really It will! ---- www.myTego.com - Give your devices a face! Dont be a conformist!

12-06-2003, 06:12 PM	#6 (permalink)
Nick Madcat NY'er Supreme Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: In you home.....muhahaha Posts: 451	I did try composer on Mozilla since I use mozilla more after removing IE. But everytime i work with it all of my text is reset and garbled among some pre-set crap. __________________ Of course violence is the answer!

12-07-2003, 04:55 AM	#7 (permalink)
greffov Da House Nerd Join Date: Dec 1969 Location: One CPU Lane Posts: 3,512	Hmmmm, weird. I only use it for simple stuff which I think Mozilla Composer was designed for. If you want more, you should go for DreamWeaver or GoLive. I used both, and I know that both have the tendency to do whatever you dislike, so you have to do it yourself in the end. __________________ Linux virusscanner detected a virus: Windows 95 ... delete [Y/n] y ~ ~ :wq

12-07-2003, 11:02 AM	#8 (permalink)
Nick Madcat NY'er Supreme Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: In you home.....muhahaha Posts: 451	So basically I'm screwed I wouldnt mind some HTML along the way. __________________ Of course violence is the answer!

12-09-2003, 11:41 AM	#9 (permalink)
Cirga Lurking AdMiN Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: In my own little world. Buts its ok. They know me here. Posts: 3,245	Seriously if you want control over your website.. just use notepad and learn it. HTML is so easy once you figure out how each tag works. And you can put everything in tables whcih keeps it neat and tidy.. without having those lame looking frames. the Understanding HTML thread has some great links to help sites. __________________ Vote For Us! -- It will get you hot chicks. No really It will! ---- www.myTego.com - Give your devices a face! Dont be a conformist!

12-09-2003, 04:54 PM	#10 (permalink)
Nick Madcat NY'er Supreme Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: In you home.....muhahaha Posts: 451	Yeah HTML looks TOO easy. Still Id like to code a bit but also wanna draw a site up right there. So far Im gonna stick with a few apps I found, DHE Editor Enhanced and yahoo sitebuilder. __________________ Of course violence is the answer!

12-10-2003, 02:10 PM	#11 (permalink)
Cirga Lurking AdMiN Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: In my own little world. Buts its ok. They know me here. Posts: 3,245	Ahh cool mate. Got links? __________________ Vote For Us! -- It will get you hot chicks. No really It will! ---- www.myTego.com - Give your devices a face! Dont be a conformist!

12-10-2003, 04:48 PM	#12 (permalink)
Nick Madcat NY'er Supreme Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: In you home.....muhahaha Posts: 451	Well I cant send the DHE Editor Enhanced since its 1.97MB even when heavily compressed. You gotta to to Hexagora then register to forums for that or just download the free one. Forums is free too but whos cares. Heres 2nd : Yahoo SiteBuilder __________________ Of course violence is the answer!

12-11-2003, 11:28 AM	#13 (permalink)
igalan PCTT Articles Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Barcelona, SPAIN Posts: 1,018	I use Freeware ACE HTML for most things. It's not a WYSIWYG, this one is for directly typing HTML and has assitants to help a bit (like add a table, or a image). With just a click you get a preview of the site as seen with IE.

01-26-2004, 01:27 AM	#14 (permalink)
Generix Weetard Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 85	Hands down Macromedia Dreamweaver is the best WYSIWYG editor around. I have been working with it in my web design class and am amazed at its potential. Take some time and get to learn it. I have made sites by "hand" before too, but anyone that does this will usually admit that it is more or less a major pain. Once you know HTML, I would suggest using Dreamweaver and then tweaking code if necessary. __________________ "The trick to flying is throwing yourself at the ground and missing."

01-26-2004, 04:46 PM	#15 (permalink)
Nick Madcat NY'er Supreme Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: In you home.....muhahaha Posts: 451	Yeah I tried it before but system crashed. You're right dreamweaver is good piece of software but Id like to "test" it again soon. __________________ Of course violence is the answer!

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