Articles tagged “Free HTML Editor”

How Do I Turn On Line Numbers by Default?

To turn line numbers on by default in the HTML Editor, go to the Tools Menu > Preferences > Customization Now click on Modify Options Check the box...

How Do I Add Custom Dictionaries to the HTML Editor?

To import other language dictionaries into the HTML Editor for spell checking needs, first download the .adm file for the language you want to add from the list below. Save it into C:\Program...

Customizing Code Completion in the HTML Editor.

Have you ever wanted to update the tags that appear in the Code Completion list in the HTML Editor? It's actually quite easy. For example, let's say you wanted to add a custom...

What are the System Requirements for CoffeeCup HTML Editor?

To use the latest version of CoffeeCup HTML Editor, you must be using Windows XP Service Pack 3, Windows Vista, or Windows 7/8  with Internet Explorer 8.0 or higher. If you are using a...

I See Strange Characters on My Page when I Preview My Website.

Some of our users have reported that they see strange characters like "Ã¥ fÃ¥" when they preview their webpages. These characters do not appear in the...

What is the Difference Between a Layout and a Theme in the HTML Editor?

A layout includes the HTML for a basic webpage structure and allows you to provide your own content. This gives you more freedom over the appearance of your design. A theme includes three...

Adding a List Box to an HTML Form

List boxes are slightly different from other HTML form elements in that they present multiple options. This being the case, the HTML Editor contains a special tool for keeping your list box...

My Thumbnail Images are a Different Size than I Specified.

When you create a thumbnail using the Insert Image window , you have the option of specifying the height and width of the thumbnail image. However, the exact values you enter may not appear in...

How Do I Save My Own Themes in the HTML Editor?

If you would like your own themes to appear in the Theme Chooser, here's what you need to do: Use the HTML Editor to design your own theme. Save your theme in its own...

Adding a Drop-Down List to an HTML Form.

Drop-down lists are slightly different from other HTML form elements in that they present multiple options. This being the case, the HTML Editor contains a special tool for keeping your...

How Do I Customize PHP Variables?

Follow these steps to add custom PHP variables to the HTML Editor: Make sure the Editor is closed. Go to  C:\Program Files\CoffeeCup Software\phpdata Use...

How Do I Upload My Website Project Files to Multiple Servers?

You can only assign one server per Website Project. If you want to upload any or all of your Website Project files to a different server than the one specified in this field, you have two...

Create a favicon

Add a fun favicon, short for favorite icon, which is a tiny graphic that appears in the web browser tab when your site is opened. These icons are also used by mobile phones when saving a webpage...

How to Change Where Things Appear on the Page.

Web browsers require special code for things like extra spaces and new lines. Luckily, the HTML editor comes with a set of tools that allow you to easily manipulate the appearance of your page....

How to Change the Style of Text.

Unlike people, not all text is created equal. Some text is bold or italicized . Other text can be different colors, such as red , blue , or orange . Some text is huge , whereas other...

How to Insert JavaScripts.

Note : This feature is disabled in HTML Editor version 2009 and higher. However, you can still insert your own JavaScripts and save them as snippets. For more information about customizing...

Is There a JavaScript or HTML Debugger Included in the Program?

There are no JavaScript debugging tools in HTML Editor, but there is an HTML code cleaner that can find unclosed and unsupported tags, as well as other anomalies in your code. To access it, go...

How to Create a Style Sheet.

Style sheets open up a whole new world of customization for HTML. They give you control over characters, words, and lines, and allow you to change things such as the alignment of text, margins,...

How to Add Special Characters to Your Page.

By default, browsers do not recognize all the characters you may enter into your code. For instance, a < or a > sign is normally not printed to the screen, because the browser interprets...

Color-Coding Your Tags.

By color-coding your tags, you give each type of tag its own unique color to differentiate it from the rest of the document. Color-coding tags makes debugging a document much easier, since you can...

Using the Code Cleaner.

If you've ever tried to edit someone else's code, you know how much of a hassle it can be to pick through a style that isn't your own. Reformatting can be a pain, but with the HTML...

Left-Align Your Code

Individual HTML code style is kind of like handwriting — everyone's is a little different. For instance, some designers love using indents to help organize their code and set certain...

Using Find and Replace

If your site has more than one page — like pretty much every website ever — then you know that making a global change can be pretty difficult. For example, say you want to replace...

How to Create a Custom Toolbar.

Everyone loves a toolbar. Why spend time digging around in menus when you can accomplish a task with the click of a button? Well, with the HTML Editor's customizable interface, you can get...

Creating Links to Downloadable Files.

Follow these steps to add a link to a downloadable document on your page. Note : This tutorial assumes you are working with Website Projects. For more information about how to use...

Vista Isn't Displaying the Files in my Working Folder.

By default, the HTML Editor will save files in the Working folder, which is located at C:\Program Files\CoffeeCup Software\Working . However, Vista may interfere with this process, creating a...

Adding a Radio Button Group to an HTML Form

Radio buttons are slightly different from other HTML form elements in that they present multiple options and only allow one choice. This being the case, the HTML Editor contains a special tool...

Internal Preview Uses

The HTML Editor's internal preview will emulate Internet Explorer to display a preview of your code. However, there are a few things you should know before wondering why some of your code...

Previewing Your Work in the HTML Editor.

There are a ton of different options available for previewing your work in the HTML Editor. After all, it's good web design practice to view your website in several different browsers to...

Switching Between Open Files

There are a couple of different options for switching between open files in the HTML Editor. Window Menu The Window menu allows you to see all the files open in the Editor. Click...