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HTML Sandbox is locked - Requesting HTML Information, Links, etc. for FReeper Newbies
Self | August 17, 2002 | MeeknMing

Posted on 08/18/2002 4:46:35 AM PDT by MeekOneGOP

HTML Sandbox is locked - Requesting HTML
Information, Links, etc. for FReeper Newbies



No.....this is not a request for help for myself, lol ! This is for folks that are new to FreeRepublic.com that need a place to practice their HTML before posting on the regular threads. When I see a new FReeper that posts an article and the first reply is "Paragraphs are our friends" (or the likes), I will send them links to the NEWCOMERS: Welcome Center and Information thread and the HTML Bootcamp (Cyber patriot training) thread. This way, they may become oriented to FreeRepublic and their posts will go up and be better received by the FReeper audience.

Perhaps in all the recent changes FreeRepublic has undergone, I missed something? When I search for the "Sandbox" I find quite a few of them, but they are all "locked read-only". I'm trying to find out if there is an active "Sandbox" for folks to practice their HTML skills. If there is not one now, can someone post one? Perhaps there is a "Sandbox" posted now under a different name, or a place outside of FreeRepublic that one can practice their HTML posting skills. Bottom line, I think you see I'm looking for a place that I can direct new folks to so they can practice HTML.

Last, if you have any links to HTML instruction, etc., or anything that might be helpful to FReeper newbies (or helpful to anyone for that matter), please post them here.


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KEYWORDS: faq; freepernewbies; htmlchallenged; newcomers
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To: Lowelljr
Here's the link for IE web tools:
http://www.microsoft.com/Windows/IE/WebAccess/default.asp
and look at the bottom of the page for "Web Developer Accessories." Cool!

6 Posted on 07/29/2000 21:07:33 PDT by Cultural Jihad

To: Cultural Jihad

Thanks for mentioning that in #6, spared me the trouble...

A "lazy" way I exploit Web Developer's Tools is to "view partial source" of an interesting-looking HTML effect, hilite & copy to a desktop file, and simply copy it from there when desired. Saves a lot of scribbling on file cards....

19 Posted on 01/28/2001 13:52:15 PST by backhoe

41 posted on 08/18/2002 8:27:01 AM PDT by LowOiL
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To: American Preservative
(BTW, what's that little thingie next to your smiley
face? I can't quite make it out.)

Oh you mean this little fella here?---------->

It's this, lol !:


Have a cup while you FReep !

42 posted on 08/18/2002 8:29:38 AM PDT by MeekOneGOP
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To: Mo1
Thank you! I glanced at it and read a little.
Looks good. I'll check it out......
43 posted on 08/18/2002 8:35:40 AM PDT by MeekOneGOP
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To: American Preservative
Hi MnM, this thread has such good info, I
think I might "bookmark" it to my homepage....

Sure is - I'm glad I posted this. The links here will
not only allow me to help new FReepers, they'll help
me too! lol !

44 posted on 08/18/2002 8:40:23 AM PDT by MeekOneGOP
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To: MeeknMing
Alamo PC has an all-encompassing tutorial for HTML. I used this site when I was first learning HTML.
45 posted on 08/18/2002 8:42:12 AM PDT by rabidralph
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To: Mo1
Thanks for the Funky Chicken site. Looks like a LOT of good stuff there!
46 posted on 08/18/2002 8:45:22 AM PDT by MeekOneGOP
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To: JustAmy; summer
Thank you !
47 posted on 08/18/2002 8:46:50 AM PDT by MeekOneGOP
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To: MeeknMing
#42 - that's cute. Oh , so that's what they did with all those non-needed pencils....new-age coffee stirrers! A little caffeine...a little sugar...a little lead = power breakfast! : ) LOL

MnM, you missed the rest of my post - "...this thread has such good info, I think I might "bookmark" it to my homepage....now, how do I do dat? : ) TIA : )" Seriously, how does one "bookmark?" Thanks.

48 posted on 08/18/2002 8:53:56 AM PDT by American Preservative
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To: MeeknMing
Wow, thanks! I didn't know this existed.
49 posted on 08/18/2002 8:54:08 AM PDT by MagnoliaMS
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To: TxBec
...but to link to a picture you see somewhere, RIGHT click on it..

Look for where it says "copy image location" and just LEFT click on that. It will automatically be cut for you to paste into the quotes <img src=" > (had to leave out one of the quotations for this to show up.)

Hmm? When I right click on a pic, I don't have the "copy image location" option.
I use Internet Explorer 5.5. Is that different than yours? If so, would that be why?

I right click on a picture, left click on properties then copy the "URL Address". Then paste that into the graph template as you say.

50 posted on 08/18/2002 8:59:00 AM PDT by MeekOneGOP
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To: MeeknMing
BTTT!! Good luck to all the new Freepers!! It is a fun place to hang out and share creative ideas!! Thank God for Alamo Girl, christine11, and BigWaveBetty!! They made my welcome second to none. Also, Miss Marple and Howlin as well. Check them out!! They are full of wisdom. Well, shoot everyone here is..LOL!
51 posted on 08/18/2002 8:59:39 AM PDT by MoJo2001
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To: MeeknMing
Ok, I forgot to specify. I'm using Netscape.
52 posted on 08/18/2002 9:02:25 AM PDT by TxBec
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To: American Preservative
Look at any article on FR and right where it ends, before people start posting, you will see this divider:

[ Report Abuse | Bookmark ]

Just click on "bookmark"

-Bec the compulsive bookmarker : )

53 posted on 08/18/2002 9:07:32 AM PDT by TxBec
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To: MeeknMing
bttt
54 posted on 08/18/2002 9:09:50 AM PDT by tutstar
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To: Ragin1
FreeRepublic.com's HTML Bootcamp. Thanks !
55 posted on 08/18/2002 9:12:27 AM PDT by MeekOneGOP
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To: Lowelljr
Thank you for the Microsoft Web Accessories link!

That reminds me, for those with Internet Explorer 5.5, here are some very helpful downloads, with descriptions:

Internet Explorer 5.5 Service Pack 1 and Internet Tools

Download Internet Explorer 5.5 Service Pack 1 and Internet Tools. This version of Internet Explorer includes improved support for DHTML and CSS, which gives Web architects greater control over browser appearance and behavior. Enjoy the ability to preview Web pages exactly as they will appear when printed. Internet Explorer 5.5 Service Pack 1 (SP1) makes it easier than ever to connect to the Internet and find the information you need. With Internet Explorer 5.5 SP1, you can use Connection Manager as your default dialer when Dial-Up Networking is already installed.


Microsoft Web Developer Accessories

These two tools help the Web developer or those who are just curious about how pages are coded. The DOM tree tool lets you view all the Document Object Model properties in tree form via right click or the tools menu. And for those who are tired of scrolling through hundreds of lines of HTML to find that one section of code that does what you want, search no more! Simply highlight the area of Web page that you want to see the source for, right click on it and select "View Partial Source." It's that simple! Not supported by Microsoft. Give it a try.

56 posted on 08/18/2002 9:28:07 AM PDT by MeekOneGOP
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To: rabidralph
Alamo PC has an all-encompassing tutorial for HTML. I used this site when I was first learning HTML.

Thank you.

57 posted on 08/18/2002 9:30:54 AM PDT by MeekOneGOP
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To: TxBec; MeeknMing
Thanks TxBec! : ) Look at that, my first "bookmark." Ah... : )

(MnM, TxBec answered my question.)

58 posted on 08/18/2002 9:36:32 AM PDT by American Preservative
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To: American Preservative; TxBec
"...this thread has such good info, I think I might "bookmark" it to my homepage....now, how do I do dat? : ) TIA : )" Seriously, how does one "bookmark?" Thanks.

Sorry about that. On post #53, TxBec has that. It works on any thread you are
on, and it puts the bookmark on your FReeper profile page.

Here's her note again:

Look at any article on FR and right where it ends, before people
start posting, you will see this divider:

[ Report Abuse | Bookmark ]

Just click on "bookmark"

-Bec the compulsive bookmarker : )


59 posted on 08/18/2002 9:37:17 AM PDT by MeekOneGOP
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To: MeeknMing
Follow these steps for easy HTML coding:


60 posted on 08/18/2002 9:41:10 AM PDT by beckett
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