Re: H e l p - Frontpage 2000

by "David Pippen" <gadale(at)earthlink.net>

 Date:  Tue, 13 Jun 2000 14:00:44 -0400
 To:  "Ted Temer" <temer(at)c-zone.net>,
"HWGBASICS" <hwg-basics(at)hwg.org>
 References:  hwg localhost
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Ted Temer" <temer(at)c-zone.net>
To: "HWGBASICS" <hwg-basics(at)hwg.org>
Sent: Tuesday, June 13, 2000 1:02 PM
Subject: Re: H e l p - Frontpage 2000


> Peter:
>
> > Could somebody please explain to me how to put "Alt" text onto an image
> link
> > in FrontPage 2000.
>
> Being of modest means, I only have FP-98 but I'm sure the process is very
> much the same in FP2K.
>
> First, "Insert" the image using the top menus. Be sure the image was
> physically located in the "images" sub directory. (If you used "browse" to
> find it.) If it was not in the correct directory--delete it and move the
> image into the images sub directory and then re-insert it. (You can drag
it
> in the FP "Web View" or use Windows Explorer to physically move it.)
>
> NOTE: If this is a remote image, (not located on your site), type in the
> source location in the Image Properties screen that pops up. For more, see
> the bottom section of this verbose dissertation.
>
> (If you are working manually, just make sure the image is in the same
place
> that all the other images in your web, are located. FP is going to write
the
> code (path) to that image at the place you "browsed" to. It would have no
> idea where you might intend to locate the image later, so it must be in
the
> correct sub directory at the time of the insertion or the path will be
> screwed up. I mention all this as you said the image failed to load.)
>
> [And--Yes--one can do some "creative" things in FrontPage's Web View as
well
> but I am trying to keep it simple here.]
> --------------------------------------------------------------------------
--
> ---------
>
> So--Now that we have the image inserted on the page --
>
> Select the image in Normal View. Then "Right-Click" on the image with the
> Mouse or Art Tablet.
>
> In the pop-up menu, choose "Image Properties"
> (Or use Alt + Enter)
>
> A dialog screen should appear labeled "Image Properties"
>
> There will be some tabs at the top. Select the "General" tab.
>
> Note: There may be slight terminology differences between FP-98 and FP2K.
>
> Near the center, (vertically), will be a section labeled "Alternative
> Representations" One will be for text and one for the path to a low
> resolution alternate image. (optional, if used. And you might try listing
> the path to the HWG logo here if you have not downloaded it to your own
> site.)
>
> Simply type your desired Alt. Text in the "Text" area. You can leave or
> delete the file name and size in bytes that is displayed there. Note: If
you
> do not change it, the file name and size WILL become your Alt. Text.
>
> And really--that's all there is to it. FrontPage will do all the rest.
>
> Granted, I have rambled a bit here but often it is hard to understand a
> question in exactly the same connotation as the person asking it, had in
> mind. So I am trying to cover several possibilities.
>
> Best wishes
> Ted Temer
> Temercraft Designs Redding, CA
> temer(at)c-zone.net
> www.temercraft.com/
> www.newsredding.com/
>
>
> > Hello All,
> >
> > Could somebody please explain to me how to put "Alt" text onto an image
> link
> > in FrontPage 2000.
> >
> > I've tried several things and none of then seem to work. What identified
> the
> > problem to me was the "Alt" text you are requested to use for the HTML
> > Writers Guild logo. When I paste it into the page and upload it all I
see
> is
> > the text and not the logo.
> >
> > Thanks in advance.
> >
> > Peter Brown
> > ManWAT Web Design +
> > www.manwat.co.uk
> > ICQ# 76379985
> >
> >
> >
>
>

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