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Chapter 1. Creating an Expression Web Site. Chapter Objectives. Start and quit Expression Web Describe the features of Expression Web’s main window Create a new Expression Web site Set page properties Enter and format text Create headings and lists Switch views Spell check a page

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  1. Chapter 1 Creating an Expression Web Site

  2. Chapter Objectives • Start and quit Expression Web • Describe the features of Expression Web’s main window • Create a new Expression Web site • Set page properties • Enter and format text • Create headings and lists • Switch views • Spell check a page • Save a page • Show and hide visual aids • Use Quick Tag Selectors • Display a page in a browser • Close an Expression Web site Chapter 1: Creating an Expression Web Site

  3. Starting Expression Web • Click the Start button on the Windows Vista taskbar to display the Start menu • Click All Programs at the bottom of the left pane on the Start menu to display the All Programs list • Click the Microsoft Expression folder on the All Programs list to display the Microsoft Expression list • Click Microsoft Expression Web 2 to start Expression Web and display a new blank Web page in the Expression Web editing window Chapter 1: Creating an Expression Web Site

  4. Starting Expression Web Chapter 1: Creating an Expression Web Site

  5. Resetting Workspace Layout • Click Task Panes on the menu bar to open the Task Panes menu • Click Reset Workspace Layout to restore the task panes to their default layout • If a site is open, click File on the menu bar to open the File menu, and then click Close Site to close the site Chapter 1: Creating an Expression Web Site

  6. Resetting Workspace Layout Chapter 1: Creating an Expression Web Site

  7. Creating a Web Site • With a USB flash drive connected to one of the computer’s USB ports, click File on the menu bar to open the File menu, then point to New • Click Web Site on the New submenu to display the New dialog box • In the middle pane, click One Page Web Site • Click the Browse button to open the New Web Site Location dialog box • Click Computer in the Favorite Links section to display a list of available drives • If necessary, scroll until USB (G:) appears in the list of available drives Chapter 1: Creating an Expression Web Site

  8. Creating a Web Site • Double-click USB (G:) to select the USB flash drive, Drive G in this case, as the new save location • If necessary, navigate to or create a folder on your drive into which you will save your Data Files • Click the Open button to return to the New dialog box • Click after the text in the Specify the location of the new Web site box • Type boonmountainresort to specify the site folder name • Click the OK button to close the New dialog box and open the Web site folder for the site and create the default.html page Chapter 1: Creating an Expression Web Site

  9. Creating a Web Site Chapter 1: Creating an Expression Web Site

  10. Opening a Web Page Double-click default.html in the Folder List to open the page Chapter 1: Creating an Expression Web Site

  11. Setting Page Properties • Click File on the menu bar to display the File menu, then click Properties to display the Page Properties dialog box • On the General tab, type Boon Mountain Resort in the Title text box to specify the page title • Press the TAB key to move to the Page description text box • Type Magnificent resort atop the majestic Blue Ridge Mountains • Press the TAB key to move to the Keywords text box • Type resort, cabins, mountains, romantic getaway, family vacation, Blue Ridge Mountains, Redhat, Georgia • Click the Formatting tab to display the background options Chapter 1: Creating an Expression Web Site

  12. Setting Page Properties • In the Colors area, click the Background color button arrow to display the color palette • Click More Colors to display the More Colors dialog box • Click the Custom button to open the Color dialog box • Click in the Hue box, then type 40 • Click in the Sat box, then type 80a • Click in the Lum box, then type 137 to define a light brown custom color • Click the OK button to close the Colors dialog box • Click the OK button to close the More Colors dialog box • Click the OK button to close the Page Properties dialog Chapter 1: Creating an Expression Web Site

  13. Setting Page Properties Chapter 1: Creating an Expression Web Site

  14. Adding a <Div> Tag • If necessary, click at the top of the page to position the insertion point where you want the <div> tag to appear • Double-click the <div> tag in the Toolbox to place a <div> division container on your page at the insertion point’s location • Type Boon Mountain Resort, then press the ENTER key to move the insertion point to the next line • Type Natural beauty atop the Blue Ridge Mountains, then click a blank spot on the page outside of the <div> tag to indicate you are finished entering data into it Chapter 1: Creating an Expression Web Site

  15. Adding a <Div> Tag • Double-click the <div> tag in the Toolbox to place a division container at the insertion point’s location • Be sure the insertion point is inside the <div> tag. Type Home, then press TAB to enter the text for the first navigational link • Type Accommodations as the second link text, then press TAB • Type Attractions as the third link text, then press TAB • Type Directions as the text for the final navigational link, then click a blank spot on the page outside of the <div> to indicate you are finished entering data into it Chapter 1: Creating an Expression Web Site

  16. Adding a <Div> Tag Chapter 1: Creating an Expression Web Site

  17. Adding Paragraph Text • Double-click the <div> tag in the Toolbox to place a division container at the insertion point’s location • With the insertion point still inside the <div> tag, press the ENTER key four times to add line spacing inside the <div> tag container • Double-click the Paragraph tag in the Toolbox to place a paragraph <p> tag on the page inside of the <div> tag container • With the insertion point inside the Paragraph tag, type Relaxation. Refreshment. Renewal. Experience all we have to offer at Boon Mountain Resort., then press ENTER to insert a new <p> division container Chapter 1: Creating an Expression Web Site

  18. Adding Paragraph Text Chapter 1: Creating an Expression Web Site

  19. Adding a Bulleted List • Be sure the insertion point is inside the new <p> tag and then click the Bullets button on the Common toolbar to create the first bullet • Type Fine dining at the Arborwood Restaurant, then press ENTER to start a new bullet • Type Luxury lodge rooms as the text for the second bullet, then press ENTER • Type Cabins available for families or small groups as the third list item, then press ENTER • Type Hiking trails, water sports, and other recreation activities, then press ENTER to start a new line • Click the Bullets button on the Common toolbar to end the bullets and start a new paragraph by inserting a <p> tag Chapter 1: Creating an Expression Web Site

  20. Adding a Bulleted List Chapter 1: Creating an Expression Web Site

  21. Completing Page Content • With the insertion point inside the new <p> tag, type Boon Mountain is the perfect place for a family vacation or a romantic getaway. Enjoy the beauty of Boon Mountain., but do not press ENTER • Click a blank area under the <p> div, then press ENTER twice to add white space to the page • Double-click the <div> tag in the Toolbox to place a division container at the insertion point’s location • Type 1275 Highway 197, Redhat, Georgia 31692, (707) 555-5397 Chapter 1: Creating an Expression Web Site

  22. Completing Page Content Chapter 1: Creating an Expression Web Site

  23. Saving a Web Page • Click the Save button on the Common toolbar Chapter 1: Creating an Expression Web Site

  24. Using the Quick Tag Selector • Click in the text of the third bullet to display the <li> tag for the list item • Click the <li> tag on the Quick Tag Selector to select the entire bullet • Click the <ul> tag on the Quick Tag Selector to select the entire bulleted list Chapter 1: Creating an Expression Web Site

  25. Using the Quick Tag Selector Chapter 1: Creating an Expression Web Site

  26. Applying a Heading Style • Click after the words, Blue Ridge Mountains, at the top of the page inside the first <div> tag • With the insertion point inside the first div, click <div> on the Quick Tag Selector bar to select the entire two lines of text inside the <div> tag container • Click the Style box arrow on the Common toolbar to display the Style menu • Click Heading 1 <h1> to apply it • Click in the word, Relaxation, to position the insertion point • Click the <p> tag on the Quick Tag Selector to select the div • Click the Style box arrow on the Common toolbar to display the menu • Click Heading 2 <h2> to apply it Chapter 1: Creating an Expression Web Site

  27. Applying a Heading Style Chapter 1: Creating an Expression Web Site

  28. Centering Text • Click in the masthead, then click the <h1> tag on the Quick Tag Selector to select the div • Click the Center button on the Common toolbar to center the selected text • Click the Save button on the Common toolbar to save the page Chapter 1: Creating an Expression Web Site

  29. Centering Text Chapter 1: Creating an Expression Web Site

  30. Changing Font Color • With the company name and tagline text still selected, click the Font Color button arrow on the Common toolbar to display the Font Color menu • Click the Navy button on the Standard Colors palette to make the masthead text navy blue • Click at the end of the word, Relaxation, to place the insertion point inside the paragraph division section • Click the <h2> tag on the Quick Tag Selector to select the div • Click the Font Color button on the Common toolbar to format the text with blue • Click the Save button on the Common toolbar to save the page Chapter 1: Creating an Expression Web Site

  31. Changing Font Color Chapter 1: Creating an Expression Web Site

  32. Changing Font Size • With the insertion point still in the Relaxation div, click the Font Size box arrow on the Common toolbar to display the Font Size menu • Click large (18 pt) to decrease the size of the text • Click at the end of the first bulleted item after the word, Restaurant • Click the <ul> tag on the Quick Tag Selector to select all four lines of the bulleted list • Click the Font Size box arrow on the Common toolbar to display the menu • Click large (18 pt) to apply it Chapter 1: Creating an Expression Web Site

  33. Changing Font Size Chapter 1: Creating an Expression Web Site

  34. Indenting Text • With the bulleted list still selected, click the Increase Indent Position button on the Common toolbar to move the list to the right Chapter 1: Creating an Expression Web Site

  35. Italicizing Text • Click anywhere in the first sentence below the bulleted list • Click the <p> tag on the Quick Tag Selector bar to select both sentences in the div • Click the Italic button on the Common toolbar to apply the italic attribute to the selected text • Click the Save button on the Common toolbar to save the page Chapter 1: Creating an Expression Web Site

  36. Italicizing Text Chapter 1: Creating an Expression Web Site

  37. Changing a Font • Click the <body> tag on the Quick Tag Selector bar to select all of the page content • Click the Font box arrow to display the Font gallery • Click the Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif font family to apply it • Click the Save button on the Common toolbar to save the page Chapter 1: Creating an Expression Web Site

  38. Changing a Font Chapter 1: Creating an Expression Web Site

  39. Spell Check a Page • Select the word, groups, in the third line of the bulleted list • Type gourps, then press the SPACEBAR to make the word appear with a red wavy line below it • Click a blank area of the page to deselect all text • Click Tools on the menu bar to open the Tools menu and then point to Spelling to display the Spelling submenu • Click the Spelling command to start the spell checker and open the Spelling dialog box Chapter 1: Creating an Expression Web Site

  40. Spell Check a Page • Click the Ignore button to skip the name of the restaurant, Arborwood, because it is correct • Click groups in the Suggestions box • Click the Change button to correct the word • Click the Ignore button to skip the name of the town, Redhat • Click the OK button to close the message box indicating that spell checking is complete • Click the Save button on the Common toolbar to save the page Chapter 1: Creating an Expression Web Site

  41. Spell Check a Page Chapter 1: Creating an Expression Web Site

  42. Showing Codes and Splitting Views • Click the Show Code View button at the bottom of the editing window to see the HTML tags • Click the Show Split View button at the bottom of the Editing window to show both Code and Design views simultaneously • Drag the separator that divides the two sections up to display more of the Design view editing window • Select the words, Natural beauty, in the Design window to select them in the Code view • Click the Show Design View button to close Code view Chapter 1: Creating an Expression Web Site

  43. Showing Codes and Splitting Views Chapter 1: Creating an Expression Web Site

  44. Hiding and Displaying Visual Aids • Click in the first line of the bulleted list to select the first item, and notice that the <li.style5> tag appears above the element • Click View on the menu bar to open the View menu, point to Visual Aids to display the Visual Aids submenu, and then click Show to turn off visual aids • Click the second line of the bulleted list, and notice that no tag appears above the line • Click View on the menu bar to open the View menu, point to Visual Aids to display the Visual Aids menu, then click Show to display visual aids • Click the first line of the bulleted list, and notice that the <li> tag appears above the line Chapter 1: Creating an Expression Web Site

  45. Hiding and Displaying Visual Aids Chapter 1: Creating an Expression Web Site

  46. Previewing in a Browser • Click the Preview in Windows Internet Explorer 7.0 button arrow to display the browser list • Click Windows Internet Explorer 7.0 (640 x 480) in the menu to view the page in a browser • If the Maximize button appears, click it to view the browser window maximized • When you are finished looking at your page in the browser, click the Close button on the browser’s title bar to return to Expression Web Chapter 1: Creating an Expression Web Site

  47. Previewing in a Browser Chapter 1: Creating an Expression Web Site

  48. Printing a Web Page • Click File on the menu bar to open the File menu, and then point to Print to display the Print submenu • Click Print Preview on the Print submenu to see what the page will look like before printing it • Click the Close button at the top of the Print Preview window to close Print Preview • Click File on the menu bar to open the File menu, and then point to Print to display the Print submenu • Click Print to open the Print dialog box • Click the OK button in the Print dialog box to begin printing Chapter 1: Creating an Expression Web Site

  49. Printing a Web Page Chapter 1: Creating an Expression Web Site

  50. Closing a Web Page • Right-click the default.html tab at the top of the editing window • Click Close on the shortcut menu • Click File on the menu bar to open the File menu, then click the Close Site command Chapter 1: Creating an Expression Web Site

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