If you have ever created a paper using a word processor then you are no doubt capable of doing the same via HTML. The two tasks are very similar. To create a page in a word processor, you type in the text and add an image every so often. You may add some effects to the text every once in a while. For example, while using a word processor you probably have typed in some text and then asked the question of how to make it bold, or underlined, or a different color, etc. Using HTML, you will go through the same process. Instead of typing in some command, you would simply add the commands right into the document.

This page and its related links are intended to give you an introduction to HTML or serve as a reference for the more experienced. If you are new to HTML then you may want to get familiar with the terminology used. This terminology is contained on the glossary page. Once you are familiar with the terminology, then you are ready for the basics. In general, the basics in HTML are called tags. All the HTML tags and other basics are found on the atoms page. The term atom is not generally used when talking about HTML but I have chosen to use the term because it is more descriptive than the term tag. It can also be more general.

After learning the basics, you are finally ready to create a full web page. These pages are called documents. Several components go into creating a document. These components are described on the document page.

In my experience with HTML I have come across many things that I have found interesting. These things are included on the miscellaneous page. The page contains information on the history of HTML, standards, HTML tricks, etc.