Using an HTML editor can make web creation quick and easy

Once someone knows HTML coding, notepad or WordPad, which usually comes free with Windows-based computers, can be used to easily create static web pages by typing in the tags and presentation text. However, most people don't know HTML or keep up with the latest tips and tricks. So - here is a compilation of lists and ratings of the most common web editors:

So - what makes an html editor a good one? After reading review after review, it was easy to come up with a short list:

• Efficient code. These are editors that use a minimum of html code that is easy for even the newest beginner to follow and track. Since many times, after using an editor, coders like to preview their work and what has been created, editors that "keep it simple" are rated much higher than others.
• Ability to preview the resulting page in multiple browsers. Because Netscape and Internet Explorer sometimes produce pages that look different, one can preview the page before publishing.
• Ease of Use. Editors like our 'Website Tonight' with front ends that are simple, point and click, applications rate much higher than others. After all, if one did not need an editor, notepad could work.
• Cool Tools! Editors that provide easy access for the addition of photos, images, e-mail addresses, forms and surveys are important to users. Several reviewers noted that the flexibility to add java applets or other web application codes is integral to a professional website.
• Integration with other software. The ability of the editor to create pages or link to Microsoft Office or Excel makes a web page builders life much easier.