Best HTML Editor

USCGamecocks · 03-02-2008, 06:19 AM

For those of you who are webmasters, what's the best HTML editor in your opinions? I use Notepad to code my sites but I would like to have a simple easy and user-friendly editor that doesn't take five minutes to load on my computer upon opening and doesn't bog down my system resources so I can sorta have a WYSIWYG editor so I don't have to hand code some simple stuff like bold, italics, underline, etc.

Thanks in advance.

hermione · 03-02-2008, 03:32 PM

I sometimes use SeaMonkey web composer, which has an okay WYSIWYG HTML editor. It's part of the SeaMonkey internet suite which comes with browser (sort of like Netscape), composer, chat, email & news stuff. You can install them all or just composer. It's developed by Mozilla and you can download it from their website. I also find the SeaMonkey browser faster than Firefox.

USCGamecocks · 03-02-2008, 03:41 PM

Thanks. That is exactly what I was looking for. Didn't even know about seamonkey -thought it was for MAC.

purplefdu · 03-03-2008, 06:04 AM

I normally just use Notepad and an HTML previewer at www.draac.com to check the important formatting (it doesn't always render 100% of the code properly) such as bold, italic, etc.

jkuo13 · 03-03-2008, 07:16 AM

I'll have to check out Seamonkey. My exerience with wysiwyg editors is that they create messy html, but maybe that's not the case anymore?

Anyhow, I'm a fan of using Aptana. You can edit the source in one tab, and immediately check your results in a firefox and ie tab. Not exactly lightweight, but it works when I'm prototyping stuff. If I'm going minimalist, I prefer using Notepad2 or Notepad++ so I at least get some syntax highlighting in the html.

rstlne · 03-03-2008, 09:13 AM

I use Vim for nearly all text-editing purposes. However, the only way it helps in HTML editing is you can get or write Vim macros to assist with HTML tags. Aside from that, I also have some experience with Dreamweaver and nvu but I don't use those software packages.

These days though, you may not necessarily need a HTML editor at all. You can find lots of free CSS templates on the web and some of the better-known blog software packages come with ready-made designs and rich text editors.

hermione · 03-03-2008, 03:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jkuo13

I'll have to check out Seamonkey. My exerience with wysiwyg editors is that they create messy html, but maybe that's not the case anymore?

Yes, I think they do create messy html sometimes. I don't use it much anymore (I used to use it mainly for making eBay listings, but I quit selling on eBay a few months ago and haven't used it since). I've been using notepad a lot more too. Or just directly editing the html in my admin control panels for Zen Cart and Wordpress.

mbhunter · 03-03-2008, 05:54 PM

I downloaded HTMLKit and it was pretty good. I know I didn't exploit all of the features. I got the free version.

Pinoy Smart Blogger · 03-20-2008, 05:58 PM

Hmm... I use PSPad. It's free and very useful. I've never comeback to using commercial editors ever since I've used it.

wwstewart · 03-29-2008, 08:21 PM

I'm sticking with Notepad.

And WordPress

But if I had to choose one, it'd be Notepad.

...sorry, that's just how I feel about WYSIWYG

03-02-2008, 06:19 AM	#1
USCGamecocks Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 119 Reputation: (16)	Best HTML Editor For those of you who are webmasters, what's the best HTML editor in your opinions? I use Notepad to code my sites but I would like to have a simple easy and user-friendly editor that doesn't take five minutes to load on my computer upon opening and doesn't bog down my system resources so I can sorta have a WYSIWYG editor so I don't have to hand code some simple stuff like bold, italics, underline, etc. Thanks in advance. __________________ Timemakeover.com - Time Management Articles & Resources

03-02-2008, 03:32 PM	#2
hermione Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: California Posts: 278 Reputation: (59)	I sometimes use SeaMonkey web composer, which has an okay WYSIWYG HTML editor. It's part of the SeaMonkey internet suite which comes with browser (sort of like Netscape), composer, chat, email & news stuff. You can install them all or just composer. It's developed by Mozilla and you can download it from their website. I also find the SeaMonkey browser faster than Firefox. __________________ Our Fourpence Worth - Tips for personal finance, frugal living, fast & frugal recipes, pet care & home decor.

03-02-2008, 03:41 PM	#3
USCGamecocks Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 119 Reputation: (16)	Thanks. That is exactly what I was looking for. Didn't even know about seamonkey -thought it was for MAC. __________________ Timemakeover.com - Time Management Articles & Resources

03-03-2008, 06:04 AM	#4
purplefdu Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Eliot, ME USA Posts: 357 Reputation: (22)	I normally just use Notepad and an HTML previewer at www.draac.com to check the important formatting (it doesn't always render 100% of the code properly) such as bold, italic, etc. __________________ Homeward Bound Puppy Blog&Shades of Purple My coupon site list & organic grocery coupon help

03-03-2008, 07:16 AM	#5
jkuo13 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 134 Reputation: (35)	I'll have to check out Seamonkey. My exerience with wysiwyg editors is that they create messy html, but maybe that's not the case anymore? Anyhow, I'm a fan of using Aptana. You can edit the source in one tab, and immediately check your results in a firefox and ie tab. Not exactly lightweight, but it works when I'm prototyping stuff. If I'm going minimalist, I prefer using Notepad2 or Notepad++ so I at least get some syntax highlighting in the html. __________________ JohnnyKuo.net \|\| Zenfulness

03-03-2008, 09:13 AM	#6
rstlne Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: New Jersey Posts: 359 Reputation: (105)	I use Vim for nearly all text-editing purposes. However, the only way it helps in HTML editing is you can get or write Vim macros to assist with HTML tags. Aside from that, I also have some experience with Dreamweaver and nvu but I don't use those software packages. These days though, you may not necessarily need a HTML editor at all. You can find lots of free CSS templates on the web and some of the better-known blog software packages come with ready-made designs and rich text editors.

03-03-2008, 05:54 PM	#8
mbhunter Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 77 Reputation: (17)	I downloaded HTMLKit and it was pretty good. I know I didn't exploit all of the features. I got the free version. __________________ Mighty Bargain Hunter

03-20-2008, 05:58 PM	#9
Pinoy Smart Blogger Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Philippines Posts: 9 Reputation: (10)	Hmm... I use PSPad. It's free and very useful. I've never comeback to using commercial editors ever since I've used it.

03-29-2008, 08:21 PM	#10
wwstewart Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 65 Reputation: (11)	I'm sticking with Notepad. And WordPress But if I had to choose one, it'd be Notepad. ...sorry, that's just how I feel about WYSIWYG __________________ [ ! ] The Sugarbuzz Project is not remotely funny.

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