Operation Manual

Getting Started 19
1. The time it takes a visitor to load your page is directly related to the size
of the HTML file plus
any accompanying graphic or multimedia files.
These other files take up considerably more space and slow down loading
time.
2. Those parts of your layout that WebPlus cannot translate to HTML will
be output as graphics. The more of your layout that WebPlus can
translate into HTML, the better.
If you're used to working in a Desktop Publishing environment, you may have
to scale back your typographic expectations somewhat when designing for the
Web. However, WebPlus gives you a lot of design latitude. In laying out text,
you can specify any point size, use variable leading and letter spacing, and
even justify paragraphs! The result is a nearly WYSIWYG match between
what you see on-screen in WebPlus and what ends up in the Web browser;
HTML positions elements using absolute co-ordinates, overlapping elements
are allowed, and file sizes are reduced.
In theory, you can use any font you like. However, if a specified font isn't
present on a visitor's computer, an available font will be substituted, with
unpredictable results for your beautifully designed layout! As a rule, stick with
the WebSafe fonts available within WebPlus. They are shown by default in the
Fonts tab and can applied to any currently selected text.
WebPlus's Site Checker will warn you if your site uses unsafe fonts
(non-WebSafe), has navigation problems, or if Form or E-
Commerce problems exist.