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HTML References
On-line HTML references are an excellent resource for beginners as well as a convenient reference for more seasoned authors. The following links comprise a small list of HTML references:

A Beginner's Guide to HTML - courtesy NCSA
This is a primer for producing documents in HTML; it is an excellent starting point.
Introduction to HTML - courtesy UTIRC
An excellent presentation of HTML as well as other elements of web authoring.
View Source:
The best way to learn HTML is by viewing the source of documents created by someone else. If you see something you like, view the source and see how it was done.


HTML Style Guides
You may or may not want to become acquainted with some style guides that exist out on the net.... or break the rules and create your own style guide!
Yahoo's page on Design and Layout
A few dozen links that describe people's personal taste on HTML design and layout.
View Source:
The best way to get a handle on style is by viewing the source of documents created by someone else. If you see something you like, view the source and see how it was done.


HTML Editors/Tools
There are numerous graphical tools available to help you construct your web pages. We have found that vi works best! : )
Browsers, Viewers, and HTML Preparation Resources - courtesy UTIRC
A very comprehensive compilation of HTML editors/tools for all platforms. The best we have seen with regard to content and completeness.
(The New) Mag's Big List of HTML Editors - courtesy Tom Magliery, UIUC
A very complete list of HTML editors/tools for all platforms.
Yahoo's List of Editors
A somewhat hodge-podge collection of HTML editors... not as comprehensive as the UTIRC link.
View Source
The single most valuable tool that you will have at your disposal is the "View Source" capability of your web browser. If your Web browser does not offer a "View Source" command, you should strongly consider changing browsers- we suggest Netscape Gold.
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