How to Use Dreamweaver

If you don't know HTML, but want to design a web page, you may be interested in learning how to use Dreamweaver. Dreamweaver has WYSIWYG functionality, making it easy for non-technical users to create web pages. Read on to get started using Dreamweaver!

Introduction

Dreamweaver is web development software, developed by Adobe Systems. In order to use Dreamweaver to design web pages, you'll need to download and install the product. After you've set the product up, you'll want to participate in training by taking a course or using online resources to understand how to get the most out Dreamweaver.

Step 1: Download Dreamweaver

Dreamweaver is available for a free 30-day trial from Adobe. The purchase price is $399.http://download.cnet.com/Adobe-Dreamweaver/3010-10247_4-11018508.html?tag=mncol Dreamweaver is also included in web software "suites," which are packages of web development tools offered by Adobe.http://www.adobe.com/products/creativesuite/web/ In order to download Dreamweaver:

  1. Create an Adobe account. You'll be asked for your name, address, phone number and email address. You'll also be required to select a screen name and password, and will need to provide some information about your company.
  2. Select your operating system and language. This will begin the download process.
  3. Follow the instructions that will appear on your screen to complete the Dreamweaver download. If you haven't downloaded an Adobe product before, you'll be asked to download Adobe's Download Manager first.

Step 2: Install Dreameaver

After downloading you'll need to complete the installation and activate the software.

  1. Wait for the '.7z' to download completely before proceeding.
  2. The Download manager will walk you through the process of installing the software. Double click on the '.exe' file in the Download Manager window to begin the installation.
  3. You'll be given a choice of inputting the serial number (if you purchased the software) or selecting the trial.
  4. Accept the license terms.
  5. Follow the instructions provided by the Download Manager to complete the installation and activate Dreamweaver.

Step 3: Understand the Software

You can learn about the features and functionality of the software in several ways.

  1. When you register your product, you are eligible for 30 days of free training from Adobehttp://www.adobe.com/training/?promoid=DRHWV
  2. Search Google and YouTube for Dreamweaver tutorials. YouTube has over 3,000 Dreamweaver tutorial videos uploaded.http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Dreamweaver+Tutorial&search_type=&aq=f
  3. There are also a number of books that will teach you how to get the most of out Dreamweaver.http://books.google.com/books?oe=utf-8&client=firefox-a&um=1&q=dreamweaver+CS4&btnG=Search+Books<ref>

Windows System Requirements

  1. At least a 1GHz processor
  2. Microsoft® Windows® XP with Service Pack 2 (Service Pack 3 recommended) or Windows Vista® Home Premium, Business, Ultimate, or Enterprise with Service Pack 1 (certified for 32-bit Windows XP and Windows Vista)
  3. 512MB of RAM
  4. 1GB of available hard-disk space for installation; additional free space required during installation (cannot install on flash-based storage devices)
  5. 1,280x800 display with 16-bit video card
  6. DVD-ROM drivehttp://www.adobe.com/products/dreamweaver/systemreqs/

MAC System Requirements

  1. PowerPC® G5 or multicore Intel® processor
  2. Mac OS X v10.4.11–10.5.4
  3. 512MB of RAM
  4. 1.8GB of available hard-disk space for installation; additional free space required during installation (cannot install on a volume that uses a case-sensitive file system or on flash-based storage devices)
  5. 1,280x800 display with 16-bit video card
  6. DVD-ROM drive http://www.adobe.com/products/dreamweaver/systemreqs/

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