How to Create a Web page in Kompozer

For those who don't have the money or technical know-how to create an internet site using extensive web-design software, there is another option: Kompozer, an open-source, easy-to-use software tool that makes creating web pages easier. Although the software isn't completely intuitive, it is a good resource for beginners. Here's how to create a web page in Kompozer.

Instructions

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    Open Kompozer. A new, blank page should appear once you open the program.

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    Click on "Format" on the top task bar. Scroll down and select "Page Titles and Properties."

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    Enter the name of your web page in the "Title" field. This text is what will be displayed at the top of a visitor's browser. It could be "Welcome" or "My Homepage." Click "Okay" to save these changes.

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    Type text into the main body of your page. It could just be dummy text, since you are merely setting up your first web page. If you want to adjust the font size, color or background color, use the buttons located in the third bar from the top.

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    Click on "Edit" in the main toolbar and select "Publishing Site Settings."

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    Give your site a name. It doesn't have to be your URL. Enter the name in the "Site Name" field.

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    Enter the HTTP address of your homepage in the next field. It should look like the following: http://www.ehow.com.

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    Enter your publishing server information in the next section. This will be the ftp address provided to you by your web-hosting provider. It will likely be similar to the address of your home page.

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    Enter the username and password provided to you by your web-hosting provider. Click "Okay" when you're done.

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    Click on "File" and "Save." Save this page as index.html. This will serve as your home page.

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    Click on "File" and "Publish." Fill in the required information (if it is not already filled in for you), including the name of the page you created and the name of the file, which should be index.html.

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    Click "Publish." The software should automatically transmit your page to your web host. To confirm that the transfer worked properly, type in your URL and determine that the page you just created in Kompozer is now online.

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