Free HTML Editors for Professional Web Designers
Here are some recommended free programs for beginners
looking to gain a much clearer understanding of how HTML code works,
and advanced users who want their jobs to be a little easier.
Evrsoft 1st Page.
Unusual
for an HTML editor, Evrsoft 1st Page doesn't create messy code that
you'll have to clean up later. It doesn't add any unnecessary
additional tags, making it an ideal choice for experienced web
designers and newbies alike. Evrsoft 1st Page's menus can be
personalized with your preferred toolbars and keyboard shortcuts. It
has three modes of Web development options, Easy, Expert and Hardcore.
It has a thesaurus, a spell checker, and is loaded with hundreds of
built-in scripts with an HTML source compressor that reduces file
sizes. A built-in wizard that automates the coding process makes
everything a breeze. VBScript, CGI, Perl, JavaScript, ColdFusion, and
ASP are among its supported web languages, with available scripts for
each one. An Instant Tag Help and a Complete Web Building Reference are
accessible as additional guides.
CoffeeCup.
A
free application that's just as complete as any other HTML editor, the
CoffeeCup Free HTML Editor has a very useful Quickstart feature that
writes code for background colors, text, headings, scrollbars and body
based off of your selections. Available XHTML, DHTML, PHP and
JavaScript tags and codes can easily be dragged and dropped onto the
webpage, to create frames, tables and forms via helpful wizards.With
the capability to upload and download your website from the editor, an
HTML validation feature, a thesaurus, spell checker and a website color
schemer, all for free. CoffeeCup Free HTML Editor should run on Windows
2000, XP, XP MC, and Vista.
HateML.
HateML Pro,
a PHP/HTML Editor requires a little HTML knowledge to be used
effectively. Equipped with an Automatic Syntax Checker that
automatically checks for errors, it saves a lot of time as you wouldn't
have to look for the errors and correct them yourself. It also has
Intellisense, a feature that analyzes your work and provides
suggestions as to what you're typing. Another unique feature is Syntax
Highlighting, the process of accordingly highlighting code written in
PHP and other languages. With its FTP client, Code Browser and a MySQL
manager plug-in, HateML is an excellent answer for those looking for a
HTML editor that's free, but doesn't skimp on what it can do. Designed
to work with Windows 98, XP and Vista, would be web developers
shouldn't pass this one up.
Take your pick. These HTML editors
are packed with features but light on the pocket, perfect for advanced
users and budding web designers.
Kevin Savetz is creator of http://www.FreeForYourSite.com, a blog that covers free webmaster tools
including SEO tools, keyword tools, graphics utilities, and more. All
of the utilities mentioned in this article are linked in the HTML editors category at FreeForYourSite.
