HTML Editors

HTML editors play a crucial role in web development by providing an environment for efficiently creating and editing HTML code. HTML Editors offer features such as syntax highlighting, code completion, automatic indentation, and error checking, which help developers write clean and valid code.

HTML editors also enhance productivity by providing shortcuts, templates, and snippets that expedite the coding process. Additionally, they facilitate collaboration and version control, enabling teams to work seamlessly on web projects.

Types of HTML Editors

  • Text Editors:

Text editors like Notepad, Notepad ++, Sublime Text, Atom, and Visual Studio Code are popular among developers who prefer a lightweight and customizable environment. They offer powerful code editing features, including syntax highlighting, code folding, and multiple cursors, making them suitable for both beginners and advanced programmers.

  • WYSIWYG Editors:

WYSIWYG (What You See Is What You Get) editors like Adobe Dreamweaver and BlueGriffon provide a visual interface that allows developers to design web pages without directly working with the underlying HTML code. These editors offer drag-and-drop functionality, pre-built templates, and visual design tools, making them accessible to users with minimal coding experience.

  • Integrated Development Environments (IDEs):

IDEs such as JetBrains WebStorm, Eclipse, and Microsoft Visual Studio offer a comprehensive set of tools for web development. Along with HTML editing features, IDEs provide advanced functionalities like code debugging, version control integration, project management, and built-in web server capabilities.

  • Online Editors:

Online HTML editors like CodePen, JSFiddle, and Replit allow developers to write, test, and share HTML code directly in the browser. These editors offer real-time collaboration, instant feedback, and the convenience of working from any device with an internet connection.

HTML code with Notepad Text Editor

Notepad is a simple text editor and suitable for beginners to learn HTML. It is available in all versions of Windows, from where you easily access it.

Follow the steps described below to create your first web page with Notepad:

Step 1: Open Notepad on your PC (Windows)

Windows 7 or later: To open Notepad, select the Start button, enter Notepad, then select Notepad from the results.

Step 2: Write your HTML Code

Write the following HTML code into Notepad:

Step 3: Save the HTML file with .htm or .html extension

To save the file on your computer, select File => Save as in the Notepad menu.

Step 4: Open the HTML page with your web browser