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How To Write a Downlaod Link
Most of the time, when you link to something on a Web page, the Web browser will open it in the browser window. But there are ways to get the browser to start a download instead.

How To Use PHP to Force a File Download
Use PHP and the Content-disposition HTTP header to force files to download that would normally open in the Web browser.

How To Edit HTML with TextEdit
If you open an HTML document in TextEdit, it will open it as an RTF file and give you a WYSIWYG editor to work with. But if you want to edit the HTML tags directly, you need to change your preferences so that you can see them.

How To Password Protect a Single File with HTAccess
You can use an htaccess file to password protect one file in a directory. This is great if you want the directory to be open and only want one file in it to be protected by a password.

How To Add a Caption to Your Images that Stays with the Image
Putting a caption on an image can be a useful feature when you want to describe the image, but getting it to stay with the image can be challenging. Learn how to use some HTML and CSS to create a nice looking caption that stays right below your image.

How To Wrap Text Around an Image
Using CSS or basic HTML you can place your images on a page and then wrap the text around them. This tutorial explains how easy it is to wrap text around a photo or image.

How To Add an Image to Your Web Page
Adding an image to your Web page requires only one HTML tag. In fact, it is often harder to get the image onto your Web server than it is to add the HTML to get it on your Web page. This tutorial explains how to add an image to your Web page using HTML.

How To Create a Self-Signed SSL Certificate
It's easy to create your own SSL certificate and sign it yourself. You can then avoid paying for certificates you don't need.

How To How to Set Up Multiple Sites to Use Drupal CMS
You can use Drupal to administer multiple domain names off of one Web server and database. And it's easy to do - just follow these simple instructions.

How To Align Tables and Images
Use the align attribute on tables (and images) to force text and other HTML elements to wrap around the object.

How To Add Background Music to Your Web Page
How to add background music to your Web page using the embed element

How To Add a Dreamweaver Behavior
It's easy to add Dreamweaver behaviors to the elements we need to

How To Using Search and Replace in HomeSite
It's easy to use Adobe HomeSite to do a search and replace over either the current file, the currently opened files, or every file in your Web site. Follow the instructions in this tutorial to learn how to make changes to one page or your entire Web site.

How To Using Search and Replace in FrontPage
It's easy to use Microsoft FrontPage to do a search and replace over either the current file, or every file in your Web site. Follow the instructions in this tutorial to learn how to make changes to one page or your entire Web site.

How To Using Search and Replace in Dreamweaver
It's easy to use Adobe Dreamweaver to do a search and replace over either the current file, the currently opened files, or every file in your Web site. Follow the instructions in this tutorial to learn how to make changes to one page or your entire Web site.

How To Using Search and Replace in Expression Web
It's easy to use Microsoft Expression Web to do a search and replace over either the current file, the currently opened files, or every file in your Web site. Follow the instructions in this tutorial to learn how to make changes to one page or your entire Web site.

How To Create a Hyperlink in GoLive
Learn how to create a hyperlink, anchor, or hotspot in Adobe GoLive

How To Create a Design Diagram in GoLive
Use a design diagram to visualize and plan your Web site before you actually start building.

How To Create a Framed Page in GoLive
Frames are a popular way to make navigation easier to maintain on a Web site. Adobe GoLive makes it easy to create a framed Web page.

How To Add a Graphic in GoLive
Learn how to add graphics and images using Adobe GoLive.

How To Create a New Site in GoLive
Use Adobe GoLive to manage your entire Web site, not just edit pages.

How To Disable a Dreamweaver Extension
Dreamweaver offers extensions to improve the functionality and scope of Dreamweaver, but if you install too many extensions, it can slow Dreamweaver down. So it is important to disable extensions you don't use a lot to keep Dreamweaver functioning optimally.

How To Add a Dreamweaver Extension Using the Extension Manager
The extension manager is a standalone program that works with Dreamweaver to help you manage your extensions. The extension manager will help you install and remove extensions, turn them on and turn them off. Plus it works with Flash and Fireworks to manage their extensions as well.

How To Create a Link in Expression Web
Learn how to create a link, hyperlink, anchor, or hotspot in Expression Web.

How To Create a Hyperlink in Dreamweaver
Learn how to create a link, hyperlink, anchor, or hotspot in Dreamweaver.

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