Datasheet

Save a
Web Page
A
s with most other applications that create files,
you must save the Web page or it will be lost
when you exit Dreamweaver. Saving your Web
page frequently as you work on it is always wise — that
way, problems such as computer crashes cause as little
content loss as possible. If you attempt to shut down
Dreamweaver without saving a Web page, Dreamweaver
prompts you to save it.
When you save the file, you give it a name. It is best to
use only letters, numbers, hyphens, and underscores in
the filename. Using punctuation, spaces, or special
characters can sometimes cause problems with a Web
server, making a file unviewable. Do not begin the filename
with a number, which can also sometimes cause problems.
Most non-dynamic Web page filenames require the .htm
or .html filename extension. If you are creating dynamic
Web pages that interact with an application server and a
database, you need to use an extension specific to the
application, such as .cfm (ColdFusion), .jsp (Java server
page), or .php. Chapter 14 discusses dynamic Web pages.
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FirstPage.html
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1 Click File and then choose Save As.
The Save As dialog box appears.
2 Click here to navigate to the local site.
3 Type a filename.
4 Click here and select the correct file type.
5 Click Save.
Save a Web Page
PART I
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Setting Up Your Dreamweaver Site
chapter 1
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The filename tab now shows the filename.
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