FrontPage 2002 for Dummies

by Dornfest and Asha Dornfest

Book Overview

Until recently, only the technically gifted and artistically inclined attempted to publish sites on the Web. If you wanted to look good on the Web, you needed either techno-talent or the bucks to commission someone who had it. Not anymore. FrontPage 2002, the latest incarnation of the Microsoft Web site creation tool, brings new ease to Web publishing. Without any knowledge of HTML (the language used to create Web pages), you can use FrontPage to build and manage a beautiful and sophisticated Web site. If you have FrontPage loaded on your PC but feel a bit nervous about beginning your Web site, then FrontPage 2002 For Dummies will soothe your nerves and guide you through the process. This reference guide is also for anyone who wants to Upgrade from an older version of FrontPage Build a professional-quality site to showcase a new business Start an online business Impress potential employers with an online dossier Spread the word about a special cause Set up a privacy-protected site for use by family and friends FrontPage is no small topic - here's a look at just some of the handy tips, tools, and techniques you'll find in FrontPage 2002 For Dummies : Import an existing Web site into FrontPage Preview, print, and save a page The Five Steps to a Brilliant Web Site Work with hyperlinks and bookmarks Adding graphics and pictures Create image maps, tables, forms, and frames Add video and music Insert a hover button, marquee, or banner advertising Keep your Web site secure FrontPage 2002 For Dummies comes with a free CD-ROM loaded with a bonus chapter; free custom art; FrontPage themes; and free trial versions of Paint Shop Pro 7, Adobe Acrobat Reader, Hi-Position, JustAddCommerce, and more!

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0764508210
• ISBN13: 9780764508219
• Release Date: May 2001
• Publisher: For Dummies
• Length: 384 Pages
• Weight: 0.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 7.4" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

Good book

FOr a used book it was received in great shape and has come in very handy. Can't beat the price either

Right to the Point

I looked at this book in the library only after spending much time with other books. For me it hit the major points and also pointed out the significance of these points in language I could understand. For example, I tried to insert text in a variety of formats, and FrontPage always inserted an extra line space between the heading and the body of the text. This is the only book that explained the significance of line breaks in a way that I could figure out how to avoid the insertion of the extra line space. The figures in this book are in black and white, and they're sufficient to help clarify the text. One of the other reviewers is correct when he says this book isn't funny - since it makes otherwise confusing matters clear, I'll gladly go along with the lack of humor. (I enjoy the humor in most of this series, but what is essential for me is a lucid, succinct treatment of the subject.) One weakness in the Dummies series is the lack of examples one can complete while reading the text. Microsoft FrontPage 2002 Step by Step has such practice examples and appears to be a clearly written book; however, there are two problems with the book. It was apparently written based on a beta version of the software, and some of the instructions don't work. Also, one has to change the compatibility settings if Windows XP is the OS on the PC. (I found it worked somewhat better when I changed the settings to Windows 98.) Good luck whatever book you pick!

Would definitely recommend

If there were one book that you are buying for FP2002...it would be this book. I have NEVER even thought about building a website...but was asked to by my boss. I know absolutely nothing about web pages.... this book takes you from the 1st step to the end...in basic terms so that anyone can understand. The only reason I gave it 4 out 5 stars vs. 5 out of 5.... every once in a while, when I had to troubleshoot the program, I would have a hard time finding a way to deal with it in the book. Then I would go to the actual Microsoft support page to find any information that I needed.

Extremely clear and helpful

I am using FrontPage 2002 to create a business website and found this book to be a great resource. It is clear and simplified - all the answers to your questions are easy to find and well explained. I disagree with the other reviewer who said this was a dull read - it's probably as interesting as anything written about this topic could possibly be. I bought this book because I needed to know how to use this program and I didn't want to wade through any thick manuals. I highly recommend it to anyone struggling to use FrontPage 2002.