sites that include such features as animations, interactive forms, and e-commerce systems, even if you dont know HTML. Foolish Assumptions Although Dreamweaver is designed for professional developers, I dont assume youre a pro - at least not yet. In keeping with the philosophy behind the For Dummies series, this book is an easy-to-use guide designed for readers with a wide range of experience. Being interested in Web design and wanting to create a Web site is key, but that desire is all that I expect from you. If youre an experienced Web designer, Dreamweaver 8 For Dummies is an ideal reference for you because it gets you working quickly with this program, starting with basic Web page design features and progressing to the more advanced options for DHTML and database-driven sites. If youre new to Web design, this book walks you through all you need to know to create a Web site. 2 Dreamweaver 8 For Dummies About This Book I designed Dreamweaver 8 For Dummies to help you find the answers you need when you need them. You dont have to read this book cover to cover and memorize it (and I dont really recommend this as beach reading). Consider this a quick study guide and a reference when you need it. Each section of the book stands alone, giving you easy answers to particular questions and step-by-step instructions for specific tasks. Want to find out how to change the background color on a page, create a nested table, build HTML frames, or get into the really cool stuff such as style sheets and layers? Then jump right in and go directly to the section that most interests you. Oh, and dont worry about keeping all those new HTML tags in your head. You dont have to memorize anything. The next time you need to do one of these tasks, just go back and review that section. And dont worry about getting sand on this book if you do take it to the beach - I promise it wont complain! Conventions Used in This Book Keeping things consistent makes them easier to understand. In this book, those consistent elements are conventions. Notice how the word conventions is in italics? Thats a convention I use frequently. I put new terms in italics and then define them so that you know what they mean. When I type URLs (Web addresses) or e-mail addresses within regular paragraph text, they look like this: www.jcwarner.com. Sometimes, however, I set URLs off on their own lines, like this: www.jcwarner.com Thats so you can easily spot them on a page if you want to type them into your browser to visit a site. I also assume that your Web browser doesnt require the introductory http:// for Web addresses. If you use an older browser, remember to type this before the address (also make sure you include that part of the address when youre creating links in Dreamweaver). Even though Dreamweaver makes knowing HTML code unnecessary, you may want to wade into HTML waters occasionally. I include HTML code in this book when I think it can help you better understand how HTML works. When Introduction 3 I do provide examples, such as this code which links a URL to a Web page, I set off HTML in the same monospaced type as URLs: <A HREF="http://www.jcwarner.com">Janines Web Site</A> When I introduce you to a new set of features, such as options in a dialog box, I set these items apart with bullets so that you can see that theyre all related. When I want you to follow instructions, I use numbered steps to walk you through the process. How This Book Is Organized To ease you through the learning curve associated with any new program,