Developing a
Web Page
Using Netscape
Composer
I. BASICS
1. Create a new folder. All files, pages, etc. for web site must be in the same folder.
2. New Page
a. Open Program
b. Open Netscape Communicator
i. File, New, Blank Page
c. Open Existing Page
i. File, Open, Page in Composer
1. Format,
Page Properties
a.
Custom
Colors, Background for color
b.
Page
Background, Image, Choose file for image
ii.
must
have image downloaded to folder
iii.
image
must be jpeg or gif format
3.
Make
sure the background provides a good contrast and complements the web page. Do not use backgrounds that are difficult to
read text or that distract from the content of the page.
1.
Key
text as you normally would
2.
Format
text using buttons on composer toolbar
3.
You
can also format text using the format menu
4.
Text
can be cut/copied/pasted same as in Word
5.
Bullets
and Numbering can be used with tools on toolbar
6.
Spell
Checker is available on toolbar
7.
Make
sure text is readable
i.
Size
ii.
Contrast
(color)
iii.
Proofread!!!!!!!!!!!!!
IV. IMAGES
1.
Locating
Images
a.
Must
be jpeg or gif
b.
Can
be scanned, digital camera
c.
Clip
Art
i.
Download
from web
3.
http://www.clipartconnection.com/
4.
many
sites available—search
ii.
MAC—click
and hold mouse to bring up menu. Choose
Save this image as, and select web
folder
iii.
Windows—Right
click on mouse to bring up menu Choose Save
this image as, and select web folder
2.
Inserting
Images
a.
Place
curser where you want image to be
b.
Select
Insert, Image from menu or insert image button on toolbar
c.
Locate
and select the image file
3.
Modifying
Images
a.
Select
Image
b.
Double
Click
c.
In
Dimensions section, click on custom size and constrain
d.
Change
pixel size in height and width adjusts automatically
e.
Change
alignment on toolbar as needed
f.
Wrap
Images around text
i.
Double
click on image to bring up the format image dialog box
ii.
On
the right side is a wrap text button
iii.
Choose
wrap format from the list by clicking the down arrow button
iv.
Wrapped
text does not show in composer. You
must save the page and preview in navigator to see wrapped text.
1. Highlight
item to be clicked on to take you to linked page
a.
Can
be text or image
2.
Click
on Insert, Link on menu or link button on toolbar (chain)
3.
Enter
url of linked web page where it says “link to”
4.
Click
on choose file to link to another file within your web folder
5.
Save
file and preview in navigator to test links—links do not work in composer
1.
Tables
are used to organize information.
a.
Useful
for charts
b.
Useful
for aligning images
2.
Inserting
Tables
a.
Insert
Table from menu or
b.
Click
Table button on toolbar
i.
Specify
number of rows and columns desired.
ii.
Specify
border width in pixels—click off to have no border showing in navigator
iii.
Specify
if you want equal column widths or not
iv.
Specify
if you want the table to be 100% of the width or if you want another size
v.
Format
Table Background if desired
1.
can
be a color or image
c.
Choose
Format, Table Info to make changes after table is set
d.
Add
Rows and Columns by Insert, Table, Row or Column
e.
Delete
Rows and Columns by choosing Edit, Delete Table, and picking from the list
f.
Format
Table Cell by selecting Format, Table Info.
i.
Choose
Row or Cell tab
ii.
Change
alignments
iii.
Change
backgrounds
VII. OTHER
1. Format Page Title—to give page a title that will show up on bookmarks
2. Horizontal Line—Insert Horizontal Line, or select button on toolbar—good for dividing sections
3. Audio and Video—does not work well in composer