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CATEGORY: Web Development
COVERS: Microsoft® Expression Web 3
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Part I An Overview
Chapter 1 An Overview of Expression Web 3
The Expression Web 3 Interface
Panels
The Folder List
The Design Surface
The Status Bar
Working with Sites
Creating Sites
Site Reports
Publishing Sites
Tools for Creating Pages
Powerful Table Tools
Dynamic Web Templates
Find and Replace
Editing Tag Properties
Quick Tag Tools
Powerful CSS Tools
Style Builder
Manage Styles Panel
Apply Styles Panel
Site Optimization
Accessibility Reports
Compatibility Reports
SuperPreview
CSS Reports
Scripting and Dynamic Content
Interactive Buttons
Behaviors
Layers
Photoshop Content
Deep Zoom Images
Video
ASP.NET Controls
PHP Support
Data Access Features
Part II Creating Content in Expression Web 3
Chapter 2 Creating, Opening, and Importing Sites
What Is a Site?
How Expression Web 3 Maintains a Site
Sites and Subsites
Site Templates
Types of Sites
Disk-based Sites
FTP Sites
HTTP Sites
Importing Sites
Using the Import Site Wizard
Step 1: Choosing an Import Method
Step 2: Specifying a Destination Web Location
Step 3: Finish
Deciding on a Site Type
Chapter 3 Creating Pages and Content
Creating Pages
General Page
ASP.NET Pages
CSS Layouts
Style Sheets
Frames Pages
Importing Files
Formatting Text
How Expression Web 3 Formats Text
Font Families
Font Sizes
Creating Hyperlinks
Targeting Hyperlinks
Hyperlink Parameters
HTML Bookmarks
Hyperlink ScreenTips
Spell-Checking
Configuring Page Properties
General Tab
Formatting Tab
Advanced Tab
Custom Tab
Language Tab
Using Code Snippets
Configuring File Editors
Making the Most of Code Snippets
Chapter 4 Using Page Views
Introduction to Page Views
Working in Design View
Visual Aids
Ruler and Grid
Tracing Images
Adjusting Page Size
Working in Code View
Customizing Code Formatting
Quick Tag Tools
IntelliSense
Context Menu
Bookmarks
Working in Split View
Taking Advantage of Page Views
Chapter 5 Using Tables and Layout Tables
The Origin of Tables
The Makeup of an HTML Table Tag
The align Attribute
Table Borders
The cellpadding Attribute
The cellspacing Attribute
The frame Attribute
Rows, Columns, and Cells
The colspan and rowspan Attributes
Aligning Content in Cells
Tables in Expression Web 3
Inserting Tables
Customizing Tables
Layout Tables and Cells
Designing Layout with Tables
Using the Layout Tables Panel
Lagniappe (lan yap’) n., a gift or bonus
Designing for Multiple Resolutions Using Tables
Chapter 6 Using Frames
Using Frames in Sites
When to Use Frames
When Not to Use Frames
Creating Frames Pages
Configuring Frames
Splitting Frames
Deleting Frames
Creating Alternative Content
Targeting Frames
Adding and Configuring Inline Frames
Lagniappe (lan yap’) n., a gift or bonus
Tips for Frames
Chapter 7 Editing Tag Properties
An Introduction to Tag Properties
Understanding the Tag Properties Panel
Viewing Tag Properties with the Tag
Properties Panel
Setting Tag Attributes with the Tag
Properties Panel
Creating a Page
Setting Tag Properties
Using Events with the Tag Properties Panel
Lagniappe (lan yap’) n., a gift or bonus
Tag Properties and Web Standards
Chapter 8 Using the Quick Tag Tools
Introduction to the Quick Tag Tools
Locating and Selecting Elements Using the
Quick Tag Selector
Editing Page Content Using the Quick Tag Editor
Editing a Tag
Removing a Tag
Inserting HTML
Wrapping a Tag
Controlling Positioning
Editing Tag Properties
Lagniappe (lan yap’) n., a gift or bonus
When to Use the Quick Tag Editor
Chapter 9 Using Graphics and Multimedia
Web Image Formats
The GIF Format
The JPEG Format
The PNG Format
Inserting Images
Formatting Images
Resizing Images
Changing Picture Properties
Converting Images
Creating Image Thumbnails
Configuring Auto Thumbnails
Creating Image Maps
Inserting Multimedia
Inserting Flash Movies
Inserting Silverlight Applications
Inserting Silverlight Video
Inserting Deep Zoom Images
Inserting Windows Media
Importing Adobe Photoshop Files
Page Transitions
Lagniappe (lan yap’) n., a gift or bonus
Serving Video
Chapter 10 Using Find and Replace
An Introduction to Find and Replace
Finding and Replacing Text
Using Regular Expressions
Finding Text
Replacing Text
Using HTML Rules in Find and Replace
Finding and Replacing HTML Tags
Saving Queries
Lagniappe (lan yap’) n., a gift or bonus
Editing and Removing Recent Searches
Chapter 11 Configuring Page Editor Options
Accessing Page Editor Options
Exploring Page Editor Options
The General Tab
AutoThumbnail Tab
Default Fonts Tab
Code Formatting Tab
CSS Tab
Color Coding Tab
Authoring Tab
Picture Tab
Code Snippets Tab
Ruler and Grid Tab
IntelliSense Tab
Font Families Tab
Experiment to Learn More
Chapter 12 Maintaining Compatibility and Accessibility
An Introduction to Accessibility
Designing for Accessibility
Accessible Hyperlinks
Accessible Tables
Accessible Frames
Other Accessibility Considerations
Using the Accessibility Checker
Checking Accessibility
Working with the Accessibility Panel
Generating Accessibility Reports
Designing for Compatibility
What Is Browser Compatibility?
Compatibility Features in Expression Web 3
Identifying Code Problems
Marking Invalid Code
Using Reports to Find Problems
Lagniappe (lan yap’) n., a gift or bonus
Seeing Color
Chapter 13 Using SuperPreview
An Overview of SuperPreview
SuperPreview
How SuperPreview Generates a Preview
The SuperPreview Interface
Pointer Modes
DOM Highlighting
UI Helpers
Layout Modes
Preview URL
Baseline and Comparison Browser Selectors
DOM Tab
Browser Size Drop-down
Using SuperPreview to Preview Layout
Setting Up the Previews
Generating Previews
Fixing Rendering Problems
Using the Snapshot Panel
Lagniappe (lan yap’) n., a gift or bonus
Building Layouts with SuperPreview
Part III Publishing and Managing Websites
Chapter 14 Publishing a Site
What Is Publishing?
Server Options for Publishing
FTP
FrontPage Server Extensions
WebDAV
File System
Publishing Content
Configuring a Publishing Destination and Publishing a Site
Optimizing HTML During Publishing
Troubleshooting HTTP Publishing
Lagniappe (lan yap’) n., a gift or bonus
Hosting Your Site
Chapter 15 Site Management and Reporting
Site Settings
General Tab
Preview Tab
Advanced Tab
Publishing Tab
Site Reports
Configuring Reports
Saving Reports
Lagniappe (lan yap’) n., a gift or bonus
Better Site Reporting
Chapter 16 Using Web Packages
What Are Web Packages?
Creating a Web Package
Importing a Web Package
Lagniappe (lan yap’) n., a gift or bonus
Capitalizing on Web Packages
Part IV Using CSS in Expression Web 3
Chapter 17 Creating Style Sheets
An Introduction to CSS
The Purpose of CSS
How CSS Is Applied to Pages
External Style Sheets
Embedded Style Sheets
Inline Styles
Formatting Content with CSS
Positioning Content with CSS
CSS Classes
Basic Application of a CSS Class
Applying Multiple CSS Classes
Pseudo-Classes
Pseudo-Elements
Lagniappe (lan yap’) n., a gift or bonus
Centering a DIV with CSS
Chapter 18 Managing CSS Styles
Expression Web 3’s CSS Tools
Apply Styles Panel
Manage Styles Panel
Link Style Sheet Dialog
CSS Properties Panel
CSS Reports
Style Builder
Working with Styles
Using the Manage Styles Panel
Using the Apply Styles Panel
Using the CSS Properties Panel
Using the Style Builder
Using the Attach Style Sheet and Link Style Sheet Dialogs
CSS Reports
Checking for CSS Errors
Checking CSS Usage
Lagniappe (lan yap’) n., a gift or bonus
Arranging CSS Styles
Part V Scripting, DHTML, and Other Dynamic Content
Chapter 19 Using Dynamic Web Templates
An Introduction to Dynamic Web Templates
Creating a Dynamic Web Template
Creating a Page Layout
Adding Editable Regions
Attaching a Dynamic Web Template
Attaching to an Existing Page
Attaching to a New Page
Updating a Site with Dynamic Web Templates
Modifying a Dynamic Web Template
Modifying an Attached Page in Code View
Managing Editable Regions
Adding a New Editable Region
Renaming an Existing Editable Region
Resolving Mismatched Editable Regions
Detaching a Dynamic Web Template
Lagniappe (lan yap’) n., a gift or bonus
Under the Hood
Chapter 20 Using Interactive Buttons
Overview of Interactive Buttons
Inserting and Configuring Interactive Buttons
The Button Tab
The Font Tab
The Image Tab
Saving an Interactive Button
Editing an Interactive Button
Lagniappe (lan yap’) n., a gift or bonus
Practical Uses for Interactive Buttons
Chapter 21 Using Behaviors
Understanding and Working with Behaviors
Using the Behaviors Panel
How Behaviors Work
Adding Behaviors Within a Paragraph
Expression Web 3 Behaviors
The Call Script Behavior
The Change Property Behavior
The Change Property Restore Behavior
The Check Browser Behavior
The Check Plug-in Behavior
The Go To URL Behavior
The Jump Menu Behavior
The Jump Menu Go Behavior
The Open Browser Window Behavior
The Play Sound Behavior
The Popup Message Behavior
The Preload Images Behavior
The Set Text Behavior
The Swap Image Behavior
The Swap Image Restore Behavior
Detecting Browsers
Creating a Blank Page for Redirecting
Editing the Check Browser Code
Chapter 22 Client-Side Scripting
A History of Browser Scripting
JavaScript Basics
Adding JavaScript to a Page
Linking to an External Script File
Adding Inline JavaScript
The Document Object Model
The window Object
The document Object
Writing Simple Scripts
Showing and Hiding Page Elements
Accessing and Changing Attributes
Form Field Validation
Lagniappe (lan yap’) n., a gift or bonus
Debugging
Chapter 23 Using Layers
Introduction to Layers
Inserting and Configuring Layers
Adding Content to a Layer
Resizing a Layer
Creating and Working with Child Layers
Positioning Layers
Setting Layer Properties with Behaviors
Setting the Visibility of Layers
Adding Layer Interactivity
Lagniappe (lan yap’) n., a gift or bonus
Z-Order Anomalies
Chapter 24 Using Form Controls
Understanding HTML Forms
Using Form Controls in Expression Web 3
Creating a Form
Saving Form Results to a File or Email
File Results Tab
Email Results Tab
Confirmation Page Tab
Saved Fields Tab
Saving Form Results to a Database
Updating a Database with New Fields
Lagniappe (lan yap’) n., a gift or bonus
Hidden Form Fields
Part VI ASP.NET and PHP Development
Chapter 25 Using Standard ASP.NET Controls
ASP.NET: A Brief Introduction
Creating ASP.NET Pages
The Basics of ASP.NET Controls
Understanding Control Properties
An Overview of the Standard ASP.NET Controls
The AdRotator Control
Creating a Simple AdRotator Page
Creating the Advertisement File
The Calendar Control
Formatting the Calendar Control
Calendar Control Properties
The Wizard Control
Wizard Steps
Creating a Simple Wizard
Making ASP.NET Work for You
Lagniappe (lan yap’) n., a gift or bonus
Formatting with Styles
Chapter 26 Using ASP.NET Navigation Controls
Overview of Navigation Systems
Creating a Sitemap File
Using the ASP.NET Menu Control
Creating a Test Site
Adding a Menu Control
Formatting the Menu Control
Using the ASP.NET TreeView Control
Formatting the TreeView Control
Using the ASP.NET SiteMapPath Control
Formatting the SiteMapPath Control
Lagniappe (lan yap’) n., a gift or bonus
Improving Navigation with Master Pages
Chapter 27 Using ASP.NET Master Pages and User Controls
The Need For a Common Layout
The Master Page
The Content Page
Developing a Master Page Site
Creating the Master Page
Creating the Content Page
Lagniappe (lan yap’) n., a gift or bonus
Converting an Existing Site to a Master Page Site
Chapter 28 Developing a Login System Using ASP.NET
Website Login Systems
Overview of ASP.NET Login Controls
The Login Control
LoginStatus Control
LoginName Control
ChangePassword Control
PasswordRecovery Control
CreateUserWizard Control
LoginView Control
Creating a Login Solution
Configuring the Website (IIS 5 or IIS 6)
Configuring the Website (IIS 7)
Configuring the Website (Microsoft Expression Development Server)
Creating the Web Pages
Lagniappe (lan yap’) n., a gift or bonus
Modifying Password Requirements
Chapter 29 Form Validation Using ASP.NET
The Need for Form Validation
The ASP.NET Validation Controls
Common Properties
Creating a Validated Form
Lagniappe (lan yap’) n., a gift or bonus
Validation Groups
Chapter 30 Using ASP.NET Web Parts
An Introduction to Web Parts
Creating ASP.NET User Controls
Web Parts Controls in the Toolbox
Creating a Web Parts Page
Web Parts Page Display Modes
Creating a User Control That Sets the Display Mode
Adding Code to Change the Display Mode
The Web Parts Catalog
Lagniappe (lan yap’) n., a gift or bonus
Editing Web Parts Controls
Chapter 31 ASP.NET AJAX Extensions
What Is Ajax?
Microsoft’s ASP.NET AJAX
Client-side AJAX
Server-side AJAX
Microsoft AJAX Control Toolkit
Adding Ajax Functionality to a Web Form
Creating a Site and Page
Adding Server-side Code
Adding a ScriptManager Control
Adding an UpdatePanel Control
Lagniappe (lan yap’) n., a gift or bonus
Using Client-side AJAX
Adding a
to the Web Form
Creating the Client Library
Adding the Client Script to the ScriptManager Control
Chapter 32 Using PHP
An Introduction to PHP
PHP Syntax
Installing PHP
Installing IIS 7 and FastCGI
Installing PHP
Configuring the Microsoft Expression Development Server for PHP
Enabling PHP for IIS Using FastCGI
Creating PHP Pages
Previewing the Page
PHP in Design View
PHP in Code View
PHP Syntax Highlighting
Using IntelliSense with PHP
Setting PHP-Specific IntelliSense Options
PHP Script Options
Form Variable
URL Variable
Session Variable
Cookie Variable
include
Include Once
require
require_once
Code Block
echo
Comment
if
else
Lagniappe (lan yap’) n., a gift or bonus
Displaying PHP Information
Chapter 33 Using the Microsoft Expression Development Server
Introduction to the Microsoft Expression Development Server
How to Use the Microsoft Expression Development Server
Limitations of the Microsoft Expression Development Server
Process Identity
No Remote Access
No Support for ASP Pages
Lagniappe (lan yap’) n., a gift or bonus
Starting the Microsoft Expression Development Server from the Command Prompt
Part VII Managing Data with ASP.NET
Chapter 34 Displaying and Editing Database Data with ASP.NET
A History of Data Access
Data Access Technologies in Expression Web 3
ASP.NET and Other Web Application Platforms
ASP.NET Data Source Controls
AccessDataSource Control
SqlDataSource Control
SiteMapDataSource Control
XmlDataSource Control
Displaying Data with ASP.NET
Displaying Data in Tabular Form
Sorting the GridView
Editing Data with ASP.NET
Configuring the Data Source
Configuring the GridView
Testing the Page
Lagniappe (lan yap’) n., a gift or bonus
Creating a Master/Detail View
Creating the Master View
Creating the Detail View
Chapter 35 Sending Email Using ASP.NET (this chapter appears on the website only)
A Typical Contact Form
Creating the Contact Form
Adding and Configuring ASP.NET Validation Controls
Adding the Validation Controls
Writing ASP.NET Code to Send Email
Lagniappe: Displaying a Confirmation Page
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