How to Create a HTML Page

Sep 10 2022

My very first html class I ever had was back in early 2000’s. It was the first day of class the teacher basically told us to do what I’m about to document here. I hope you find this helpful and sparks a curiousity in you that does not end here.

Step 1 - Open Up a Text Editor

If you’re on PC, open up NotePad. If you’re on Mac open up TextEdit, but make sure you click on Format -> Make Plain Text. If you’re wanting to see what the best Code Editors are check out my other post Best Code Editors for 2022

Step 2 - Type This In

Indents don’t matter here.

<html>
  <body>
    Hello World
  </body>
</html>

Step 3 - Save the File on Your Desktop

It doesn’t have to be on your desktop, but make sure you can find it for the next step.

Step 4 - Open up a Web Browser

Anyone should do, but if you’re not using chrome you should.

Step 5 - Drag and Drop

Grab your file on Step 3 and place it on your open browser window.

You should see your Hello World on your screen. It may not be much, but it’s a legit web page.

It may not be served from the internet but that will come in time.