Summary

Understanding the code that makes up a web page can greatly enhance your ability to create professional-looking and functional sites for yourself and your clients. Expression Web 4’s Code view is an excellent tool not only to write flawless and standards-compliant code but also to understand and learn how this code works. With its arsenal of tools, such as IntelliSense, the program keeps tabs on what you are doing and makes sure your code remains valid by inserting all the necessary little extra pieces. It’s like having an assistant that looks over your shoulder and makes subtle changes and additions as you work.

In this hour, you learned how to use Code view and Split view to get a better understanding of how the code works. You got an introduction to the many tools for use in Code view, such as the Code View toolbar, IntelliSense, and the Toolbox task pane. You learned how to use those tools and their functions to make quick and error-free changes and additions to your page.