HTML Sandbox

self | 10 Jan 06 | TPartyType

[TPartyType]

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Welcome Newcomers!

This Sandbox is devoted to giving you a place to practice basic HTML, and to get some coaching.

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So, first things first:

Go to michigander's [ HTML Bootcamp (Cyber patriot training)] and learn there how to change font color, font size, font face, and the like.
THERE'S A WEALTH OF INFORMATION THERE NOT COVERED HERE (so as to avoid duplication).
Learn there also how to post a link and an image, then come back here to practice.

If you're having problems, folks will drop by occasionally to give you pointers and help you troubleshoot.

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Boring posts are a crime . . .

So practice here first!

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NEWCOMERS TIP: I just reread the FreeRepublic posting guidelines. They're worth a read by all newcomers [click here].

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Following is an excellent previous post by Willie Green

But first, HTML advice from the FreeRepublic help page:

Basic HTML
The Free Republic forum uses standard HTML coding techniques. Use <p> to start new paragraphs. You may use <b> to begin bolding and <center> to center text, but please remember to end these items where appropriate with </b> and/or </center>, etc. If you post links or other advanced coding, be sure to test before posting.

Creating new paragraphs is about the only html that most posters ever need, but if you would like to learn more about html you may use any search engine on the internet to find tutorials. Simply search on "html tutorial". Here are links to a couple tutorials that I found:

• HTML Goodies

• Three Rivers Free-Net Beginning HTML

The Basics

Paragraphs, Line Breaks and Horizontal Lines
A lengthy article or reply can be very tedious to read if it does not contain some very simple HTML formating. Inserting either of the following codes will make your post much more readable:

• <br> is a line break. Text that follows this code will begin on the next line.

• <p> is a paragraph break. Text that follows this code will begin on a new line after skipping a line.

• <hr> is a horizontal rule. It draws a line across the page like this:

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Character Formatting
Simple special effects may be created using Character Formatting Codes. These codes are used in pairs in the format: <?>words to be formatted</?>, where <?> turns the formatting "ON" and </?> turns the formating "OFF".

Please: ALWAYS turn "OFF" the formatting when you use it.

Some commonly used codes of this type are:

• <b> and </b> -- BOLD
• <i> and </i> -- Italic
• <u> and </u> -- Underline
• <blink> and </blink> -- Blink
• <strike> and </strike> -- Strike
• _and -- _Subscript
• ^and -- ^Superscript
• <big> and </big> -- Big text
• <small> and </small> -- Small text

These codes can be "nested" to produce multiple effects at the same time. For instance:

<b><i>Bold and Italic</i></b> produces Bold and Italic

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Links
The method for posting a HTML link is fairly simple. The following format is used:

<a HREF="URL">Link Description</a>

where "URL" is the URL address you want to link to (and you gotta use the double quotes), and Link Description is whatever you want to call your link. For example:

<a HREF="http://www.drudgereport.com/">Link to Drudge</a>

becomes Link to Drudge

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And another from the same previous post:

<FONT COLOR="COLOR">Sample</FONT> produces colorful text.

"COLOR" is often a Hexidecimal Code for whatever Color you want, but color names are also supported.
Examples:

<FONT COLOR="blue">blue text</font> produces blue text

<FONT COLOR="red">red text</font> produces red text

<FONT COLOR="green">green text</font> produces green text

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To: foolproof formatting

Here is an easy way to REMEMBER TO TURN OFF THE FORMATTING.

To be sure I turn off the formatting I TYPE THE "OFF" COMMAND AT THE SAME TIME AS THE "ON" COMMAND.

An example:
I want to respond to a line in a post by another brilliant Freeper.
I type < I >""< /I >< BR>
I then "cut and paste" his remarks between the quotes:
< i>" You are a poopy head "< /I>< BR>
And type my equally brilliant response: "No, you're a poopy head!"
The result:

"You are a poopy head"
No, you're a poopy head!

It's very easy to forget to turn off your formatting!
Yes it is!

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To: ftrader, deport

Actually, the <ul> tag is for a bulleted list and stands for unordered list. The missing part is the list item tag (<li>) Here's an example:

<ul>
<li>List item #1
<li>List item #2
<li>List item #3
</ul>

Would display:

• List item #1
• List item #2
• List item #3

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Finally . . .

Here's the link for [Webmonkey] (a super HTML training site).

[don-o]

No worries. What I guessed worked.

[EsmeraldaA]

That is very sweet. :)

You got it .

[EsmeraldaA]

So; you can move my smiley now?

[don-o]

By golly - Old dog --- New tricks.

Woo Hoo!

Thank you

[don-o]

Yes. But, I right clicked and pasted the url into the tag.

[EsmeraldaA]

Okay, good enough!
You know, I have a MAC and I don't right click anyway......hehe hehe

[Liberty Valance]

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[Jack Deth]

My Rug





Why, yes. This my very own personal rug
It's thick and warm and its weave is quite snug
Resisting years of my flexing and pulling claws
A delicious ageless island through countless naps
It belongs to me! You got a problem with that?

You may beat it wash it from time to time
Then put it back in its place and I won't mind
For we all know errantly shed hair is a crime
And a clean and freshened rug feels so sublime
Especially after Summer and before Winter time

Do not gasp or panic or make a face
When I pull my rug before the fireplace
When evening comes early in all its glorious hues
And I can feel its cold air seeping down the flue
Loving simple creature comforts, it's what we cats do

A crackling fire brightly ablaze in its place
Swirling warm air all over my paws, tail and face
Eyes slowly closing with its hypnotic flutter and pace
The Big Ones on the couch whispering things I'll never tell
A perfect feline moment when all is perfectly well


Jack Deth~ 01/15/06.

[Dad yer funny]

ping-a-ling to me

gotta learn

Computer Neanderthal

[Bahbah]

Lovely :)

[EsmeraldaA]

Great, thanks for the ping Jack.
It is my second favorite. :)

[Just Lori]

Firefox?..................Safari?......................

oh maaaaaaaaannnnn

Is there an online school for this stuff? Tuition free?

[Just Lori]

So where do you find the cute pictures, icons, etc. to put in your post? It has to be out in cyberspace, right? I mean, you can't take something off your computer and just paste it. (grrrrrrr) I know I know...... "Shutup and READ, Lori!"

[don-o]

The cute one, I found on the daily W thread -

I am a noob on this. Others will know.

[Calpernia]

Ping to you? You need to learn how to play in a sandbox? Here you go hon!

[Alamo-Girl]

Thanks for the great poem, Jack Deth! I'd like to introduce you to Purple Mountains Maj - sister of long time Freeper TPartyType.

Purple, you might find some helpful information on this thread - and you will surely find some creative and friendly Freepers here.

[Hand em their arse]

ping

[Jack Deth]

Thank you, Alamao-Girl!

Welcome, Purple Mountains!


The Cat On The Shelf





I'm Caviar, The Cat On The Shelf
Over seer and devotee of Gastronomic Wealth
In a store that sells only delicacies for Cats

If your tastes are less than Ethereal
There's "Puffed Mice", a favorite breakfast cereal
Unless one would prefer a bowl of "Shredded Tweet"

Though for the discriminating feline
There's Pigeon Pate and a fine Mole Torte
That go splendidly with a touch of Mouse Wine

For the Outdoor Cat, there's Squirrel Jerky
Or Trail Mix made of Salmon and Turkey
Plus strips of succulent Cardinal and Owl

There's thousands of flavors and tastes to savor
Whether at relaxing at home or on your Nightly Prowl
You deserve the Best and we don't wish you to scowl

So, come to "Cat-A-Tonic" and look around
For rare and sought after treats from ceiling to ground
While The Cat On The Shelf watches without making a sound


Jack Deth~ 01/15/06.

[EsmeraldaA]

That one is funny and cute Jack. hehe hehe

[Majie Purple]

You're a very gifted poet! I write poetry etc...too.
Thanks for the welcome ping too!