Download/HomepageMost folks will agree, that the nastiest thing about HTML is wading
through thick manuals for a simple code lookup. Well, there are lots of comprehensive HTML
references online that make it easier, and at a detail level suitable for webmaster-types.
HTMLcat is accurate, colorful, unbelievably simple to navigate through -- perfect for
beginning-to-intermediate coders who need overview as well as detail. But its
"cheat-sheet" conciseness and hyperlink referencing to both internal and
external information links make this a speedy guide for experienced users who just want to
check something out, and fast.
HTMLcat includes the usual reference of HTML tags, plus a tutorial about writing Internet
documents, which is ideal for designers and writers, not just programmers. This is set up
with several ways to browse -- you can go through sequentially, textbook style; topically,
according to the HTML area you're working on; use hyperlinks for step up or step down in
your level of detail; search for key words or ideas; and more.
The well-organized interface provides icons with pop-up lists of related topics, plus over
2,400 graphics and illustrations, loads of topic links, cross-references, and 7,000+ links
to guide you between topics.
On the HTML front, you find 126 common and uncommon HTML tags and 132 style attributes
well documented. All code information is carefully annotated with browser-compatibility
tips, which tags to use (and which to avoid), and how to maximize your coding efforts to
yield the most effective (and best looking) web documents.
In the registered version, you'll also get detailed tutorials about writing HTML
documents, graphics, fonts, style sheets -- plus boilerplate code you can snitch for your
own projects. Also in the registered version are complete color swatches--with color names
and color values, high-resolution, high-quality vector drawing illustrations, sample
documents and cascading style sheets.
The overall organization and efficiency of HTMLcat's material results in a surprisingly
small program that's a whole lot of fun to snoop through --even if you "know all the
answers." We can never have a shortage of ideas, and HTMLcat endeavors to get you to
thinking about overall design rather than merely the HTML pieceparts.
Currently HTMLcat's focus is up to and including HTML 3.2; there's reference to HTML 4.0
recommendations, but the upcoming HTMLcat 4.0 will document the actual rather than
theoretical implementations. The downloadable file is an evaluation; registration and
purchase is done by mail, and upon receipt of payment, you will be given to option to
receive the full program on floppy disk, or to download as specified by the author.
Ordering and registration details are included in the HTMLcat program itself, and at the
author's web site. For more information you may contact the author at: R. E. Harvey, P. O.
Box 5695, Glendale, AZ 85312 USA E-mail: r_harvey@compuserve.com
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