Top Document: [rec.scouting.*] Scouting on the WWW (FAQ *) Previous Document: Where can I get Scouting images for use on our web page? Next Document: What should I include on my pages ? See reader questions & answers on this topic! - Help others by sharing your knowledge While it is estimated that 80% of web surfers are using Netscape or Internet Explorer, which permit some extensions to the HTML standard, it isn't nessarily so for the folks who will be visiting your pages. Some enhancements do not impact the file's readability with Mosaic or even Lynx, but others (especially tables) become a complete mess if the browser doesn't support them. You should offer a text-only or standard HTML page alternative for such visitors. Also note that some authors will overdo it with the HTML extensions, especially backgrounds. Backgrounds should be kept as neutral as possible. A busy background will often make it difficult to read a page, and strong colors will also obscure the text. Keep the background light and simple. Frames seem to be the latest fad for "Netscape Enhanced" pages. But very few pages with frames are set up for easy use. One of the main problems is moving backwards in a chain: most pages with frames do not allow you to back up because each page must have a backward pointer. And if an anchor points to a page outside the local site, there is no easy way to return to the local site without starting over from the beginning. Some browsers do allow you to back up by right-clicking in the frame (PC) or clicking and holding in the frame (Mac), but most casual users are probably not going to know that. User Contributions:Top Document: [rec.scouting.*] Scouting on the WWW (FAQ *) Previous Document: Where can I get Scouting images for use on our web page? Next Document: What should I include on my pages ? Single Page [ Usenet FAQs | Web FAQs | Documents | RFC Index ] Send corrections/additions to the FAQ Maintainer: troop24@emf.net (Alan Houser)
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