Prelude (Introduction to FQR)

Yup, I changed the layout. Now I've got a music theme!
Yes, I know music has nothing to do with HTML.
Then why did I do it? I felt like it. v_v;;

Welcome to my HTML reference page! ^________^ It's not an HTML tutorial, so if you're new to this language, you should check someplace else. This page has the dubious goal of paraphrasing the HTML specification into normal English. Or rather, parts of it. I haven't gotten very far yet and.. well, there are quite a few things I don't understand! So those get skipped. ^^;;

Some Basic HTML Coding Rules:

All tags and attributes are case insensitive. (Doesn't matter whether they're upper- or lower-case.)
When coding XHTML, you are required to use the lower case. Therefore, it's a good habit to get into coding in lower-case only.
Most attribute values require quotes. XHTML requires quotes on all attribute values, regardless. So, it's a good idea to get used to putting them in for everything.

Side Notes:

Why do I use upper case? Since I'm coding HTML, not XHTML, I have the option to use upper-case. I chose upper-case for the tag names because it makes them stand out from the rest of the document. Also, within this website, it is easier to distinguish tags from other bits of code (e.g. attributes, for which I use lower-case) because I use upper-case. I'm use lower-case for HTML that's not part of this site, though.

If you look at the source code for my pages (not the examples), you'll notice that contrary to my usual habits, I use lower-case for <p>. That's just because I feel like it, really. (It's bad form.)

About This Site:

Purpose: A reference site for those who already know basic HTML.
Site History
A formal introduction for those of you interested... ¬_¬

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If you are in need of a printed HTML tutorial, try Laura Lemay's Teach Yourself Web Publishing with HTML 4.0 in a Week.