+bons Posted January 25, 2004 Posted January 25, 2004 The quick and dirty guide to bad HTML for your cache page If you want something added let me know and, I'll add it when I get around to it. I was half asleep when I wrote it but there seemed to be a need. Good night. Quote
+Og's outfit Posted January 25, 2004 Posted January 25, 2004 WOW TY bons! That should help a lot of people! Og Quote
+Og's outfit Posted January 25, 2004 Posted January 25, 2004 And may I add that's the best Harry Potter cache I've seen! Well thought out and well done! I only wish I was closer so I could find it! Keep it up bons, Og Quote
Link & Zelda Posted January 25, 2004 Posted January 25, 2004 (edited) Bons, you ARE amazing! Tonight I've been searching this site for just this info! And not having much luck....'til now! Thank you soooo much! Edited January 25, 2004 by Link & Zelda Quote
+Lazyboy & Mitey Mite Posted January 25, 2004 Posted January 25, 2004 bttt Excellent work grasshopper Quote
+DustyJacket Posted January 25, 2004 Posted January 25, 2004 Bons, I think this is a great idea. Especially after yesterday's HTML session on the forums. I have a couple of suggestions: Since Jeremy seems to be moving towards enforcing the HTML IV (or is it V?) standards, I don't think you should promote using <p> as a line break. It should always be accompanied by a </p>. Using <br><br> might be better. Or else <p>paragraph text</p> Or else it is just me getting weird. Also, you may want to list the font sizes normally available (1 through 7), and some typically used font names. List how to set font colors? Where to stop before this gets huge? Maybe point them at www.e-pixs.com or pongo or other HTML tutorial sites that have a practice board? e-oixs.com has these short tutorials: Quick Start What is HTML? Text, Fonts and Formatting Using Images Making Links and Mailto Links Making Lists Tables, the key to well designed HTML documents Examples of Tables Color Chart by Name Hexadecimal Color Chart You have a good idea going here. Quote
+wimseyguy Posted January 26, 2004 Posted January 26, 2004 (edited) Bons and DJ thanks a bunch. This lotech cacher really appreciates the help. edit-sp. Now when will we get spellcheck around here? Edited January 26, 2004 by wimseyguy Quote
+Halden Posted January 26, 2004 Posted January 26, 2004 That is a great starter for all the basics you will really need to build your cache page. This should probably getted pinned. Quote
+OB Jets Posted January 26, 2004 Posted January 26, 2004 You have NO idea how much this helped me! Please pin this one... Objets Quote
+pater47 Posted January 26, 2004 Posted January 26, 2004 This helps, but how do I get my VCR to quit blinking 12:00? The black tape falls off after a couple of months. Quote
evilrooster Posted January 26, 2004 Posted January 26, 2004 I'd add a bit on symbols - or rather, at least mention that you can get the degree symbol by typing ° - I think that's the HTML question I get from cachers most often, after using it in a multi description. Quote
+Prime Suspect Posted January 26, 2004 Posted January 26, 2004 (edited) I'd add a bit on symbols - or rather, at least mention that you can get the degree symbol by typing ° - I think that's the HTML question I get from cachers most often, after using it in a multi description. You might also want to add " for the " symbol. Not necessary for cache pages, but it is needed to put a quote in a log. For that matter, you might want to include a link to this page. Edited January 26, 2004 by Prime Suspect Quote
+Planet Posted January 26, 2004 Posted January 26, 2004 Thank you Bons! But now my head hurts even more! I think I'll still have to keep it simple. One day I will try it. Quote
Link & Zelda Posted January 27, 2004 Posted January 27, 2004 (edited) I'd add a bit on symbols - or rather, at least mention that you can get the degree symbol by typing ° You can also type the degree symbol into the text portion of your page. Hold down the alt key while typing 0176 ( on the numeric pad), then release the alt key. Like this 270° Edited January 27, 2004 by Link & Zelda Quote
+bons Posted January 27, 2004 Author Posted January 27, 2004 Lots of updates over the past couple days. So fat I've avoided adding tables like the plague. There's enough complicated stuff in there already. Thanks everyone! Quote
+Melrose Plant Posted January 27, 2004 Posted January 27, 2004 I'd add a bit on symbols - or rather, at least mention that you can get the degree symbol by typing ° You can also type the degree symbol into the text portion of your page. Hold down the alt key while typing 0176 ( on the numeric pad), then release the alt key. Like this 270° I don't want to muddy the waters any further here, but I stumbled across this on another message board where it is nice to be able to write "¢." I never knew there was no ¢ sign on a computer keyboard till very recently. There's one right there on my Underwood portable. . . Quote
+Prime Suspect Posted January 27, 2004 Posted January 27, 2004 I don't want to muddy the waters any further here, but I stumbled across this on another message board where it is nice to be able to write "¢." I never knew there was no ¢ sign on a computer keyboard till very recently. There's one right there on my Underwood portable. . . That list's a bit incomplete. It doesn't have the codes for things like the euro €. See my previous message for a link to a more complete list. Quote
Keystone Posted January 27, 2004 Posted January 27, 2004 bons, If you have the time and are willing to do so, collect all of the suggestions in one big mega-post and add it to the "Frequently Asked Questions" thread that's pinned at the top of the forum. Thanks for your help. Quote
+bons Posted January 28, 2004 Author Posted January 28, 2004 Actually, I think all the suggestions have been added to the web page in one form or another at this point. I've included examples for all the stuff I think you might need (except tables) and links to those more detailed listings (colors, symbols, and more HTML tags). The links I've chosen probably weren't the best but I was going for consistancy. If I've missed something, PLEASE let me know. Quote
+rusty_tlc Posted January 28, 2004 Posted January 28, 2004 Thanks Bons, this is a great resource. ... I never knew there was no ¢ sign on a computer keyboard till very recently. There's one right there on my Underwood portable. . . How do you connect the Underwood to the internet? Quote
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