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What is a WYSIWYG editor? Give one example.
A WYSIWYG, or what you see is what you get editor, is a program like Dreamweaver, that allows you to see close to the end result of a web page being created.
What is a plain text editor? Give one example.
Like "Text Edit" on the Mac, is a program that allows you to edit and write plain text files.
What is a hyperlink?
A hyperlink is a word, group of words or image that contains a link to another destination so that when rolled over with the mouse or clicked on, takes the user to the predetermined destination.
What are three points to remember when naming your files?
It's better to use all lower case to avoid having to remember how you spelled it. Don't use illegal characters, or characters that have a special html meaning. Don't use open spaces.
What is JavaScript and what are some of its common uses?
JavaScript is another programming language that is quite powerful in creating rollovers, resizing browser windows and determining browser compatibility.
Who is the W3C?
It's the world wide web consortium. It has put in place standards in code that have made web development much more enjoyable.