Special Edition Using Microsoft Expression Web
by Jim Cheshire
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Author: Jim CheshireEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2007-01-05
ISBN: 0789736055
Number of pages: 768
Publisher: Que
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Book Reviews of Special Edition Using Microsoft Expression Web
Book Review: What Expression Web Is.
Summary: 5 Stars
"Using Microsoft Expression Web" is an extensive information book which shows the reader what Expression Web is. The author, Jim Cheshire, explains the functions of Expression Web. Even though the author states his book will "...show you how to use the features in Expression Web..." It does not per se show you step by step. It does provide the reader with information with what the features in Expression Web will do.
"Using Microsoft Expression Web" is not a "how-to" book. It is not a, as some say, "on-the-job-training" manual. The extensive contents (720 pages), shows the reader `what' Expression Web is. That's it.
I did not like the author giving the last rights to Microsoft Front Page and burying it. I think Microsoft Front Page is far from leaving town at sunset; it will in the distant future, but we should not bury it yet. However, if you are starting to do web designs, I don't suggest learning Microsoft Front Page. It will be a good idea to start learning Expression Web.
As Jim Cheshire shows in his book, Expression Web has many features Front Page doesn't. With the advance in technology and faster computers, the demand for better quality web designs are at the forefront of web designers. That is where Expression Web comes in. Expression Web supports XHTML, HTML, ASP.NET, CSS support, has powerful XML/XSL support, includes a built-in server, creates Section 508 compliant code and does not depend on Front Page server extension. Microsoft Expression Web is more complex and slower to develop than Microsoft Front Page, but the web designer has far more functions, control, and choices using Expression Web.
The author includes in his book many figures, charts, definitions, tables, tips, notes and includes a CD. The CD is packed with information as well. It contains the electronic version of the book, provides the reader with the free version of Logo Creator, full version of DHTML Menu Builder Lite, and some sample files from the author. The CD in itself is worth more than the cost of the book.
I could not use Jim Cheshire's "Using Microsoft Expression Web" as a "how-to" guide, but to learn the "how-to's" of using Expression Web I recommend the "Total Training Expression Web" DVD with Instructor Janine Warner. The DVD may be bought from Total Training at: Totaltraining.com.
The DVD consists of nine lessons in two parts. To give the reader an example I am enclosing what the first (four) lessons consist of below.
I recommend Jim Cheshire's "Using Microsoft Expression Web" to everyone interesting in web designing. However, I think, the book should be used as a reference guide. Everyone interested in Microsoft Expression Web should have a copy of it.
Total Training Expression Web DVD:
by Janine Warner-Instructor
Part 1 - Understanding Design Options
Lesson 1: The Many Ways to Build a Website (41 min)
1. Designing with Layers & Absolute Positioning
2. Creating Layouts with Tables
3. Using Dynamic Web Templates
4. Building Web Pages with Frames
5. Working with ASP.net
6. Looking at ASP.net & Data Binding Controls
Lesson 2: Creating Your First Site (36 min)
1. Creating a Site Folder, Saving & Naming Your Site
2. Setting the Page Properties & Inserting a Tracing Image
3. Adding Images & Setting the Alternate Text
4. Inserting the Navigation Button Images
5. Using CSS Properties to Position Layers
6. Saving Embedded Files
7. Creating an Images Folder
8. Changing the Z-Index of a Layer
9. Adding the Background Image
10. Changing the Background Color of the Web Page
Lesson 3: Customizing the Interface (18 min)
1. Rearranging & Docking Task Panes
2. Changing Site Settings
3. Specifying Application Options
4. Changing Page Editor Options
5. Adding, Removing & Customizing Toolbars
6. Examining Design, Split & Code Views
7. Useful Shortcuts for Designing Web Pages
Lesson 4: Creating & applying CSS Styles (25 min)
1. Defining Link Styles
2. Creating Styles for Image Placement
3. Moving Styles to an External Style Sheet
4. Attaching & Editing External Styles
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Summary of Special Edition Using Microsoft Expression Web
Special Edition Using Microsoft Expression Web
We crafted this book to grow with you, providing the reference material you need as you move toward Expression Web proficiency and use of more advanced features. If you buy only one book on Expression Web, Special Edition Using Microsoft Expression Web is the only book you need.
- Create standards-compliant websites with Expression Web that will work consistently in all browsers.
- Become proficient in the use of CSS by learning how to use the powerful CSS tools in Expression Web.
- Learn how to take advantage of ASP.NET without the need to write any code.
- Learn how to use Expression Web with the free Visual Web Developer Express Edition to develop robust ASP.NET applications.
- Add dynamic, interactive content with Behaviors and Layers.
- Design your website for accessibility using both Section 508 and WCAG compliance.
Category Web Development
Covers Microsoft Expression Web
User Level Intermediate?Advanced
?There?s definitely more to this book than just how to use Expression Web. The chapter on tag properties not only clearly explains Expression Web?s Tag Properties task pane, but it also alleviates some of the mystery behind the use of tags in HTML. This is a great book for all users of Expression Web!?
?Detra Newhouse, Readiness Lead,
Microsoft Corporation
Jim Cheshire is the owner of Jimco Software, the most well-known source of freeware add-ins for Microsoft FrontPage, and is the author of Special Edition Using Microsoft Office FrontPage 2003. Jim has been featured in numerous publications including MSDN Magazine and PC Magazine.
Jim previously worked on the FrontPage team at Microsoft and is currently an Escalation Engineer on the ASP.NET and IIS teams.
On the CD-ROM
- Sample files from the author
- FREE! full version of Logo Creator (retail value of $39.95)
- FREE! full version of DHTML Menu Builder Lite (retail value of $25)
- Electronic version of this book in Adobe?s Portable Document Format (PDF)
Introduction xxix
Part I An Overview
Chapter 1 A Tour of Expression Web 3
Part II Web Sites in Expression Web
Chapter 2 Creating a Web Site 25
Chapter 3 Importing a Web Site 41
Chapter 4 Web Site Management and Reporting 67
Chapter 5 Publishing a Web Site 83
Chapter 6 Using Personal Web Packages 93
Part III Creating and Editing Web Content
Chapter 7 Creating Pages and Content 103
Chapter 8 Using Web Page Views 127
Chapter 9 Using Tables and Layout Tables 149
Chapter 10 Using Frames 179
Chapter 11 Using Forms Controls 195
Chapter 12 Editing Tag Properties 215
Chapter 13 Using the Quick Tag Tools 227
Chapter 14 Using Graphics and Multimedia 241
Chapter 15 Configuring Page Editor Options 257
16 Using Find and Replace 271
Part IV Using CSS in Expression Web
Chapter 17 Creating Style Sheets 289
Chapter 18 Managing CSS Styles 311
Part V Optimizing Your Web Site
Chapter 19 Accessibility Features in Expression Web 339
Chapter 20 Designing for Compatibility 349
Part VI Scripting, DHTML, and Other Dynamic Content
Chapter 21 Using Dynamic Web Templates 363
Chapter 22 Using Interactive Buttons 381
Chapter 23 Using Behaviors 393
Chapter 24 Using Client Scripting 415
Chapter 25 Using Layers 439
Chapter 26 Creating VBA Macros 455
Part VII ASP.NET Development in Expression Web
Chapter 27 Using the ASP.NET Development Server 485
Chapter 28 Using Standard ASP.NET Controls 495
Chapter 29 Using ASP.NET Navigation Controls 527
Chapter 30 Using ASP.NET Master Pages 549
Chapter 31 Developing a Login System Using ASP.NET 569
Chapter 32 Implementing Form Validation Using ASP.NET 595
Chapter 33 Using ASP.NET Web Parts 607
Part VIII Accessing Data in Expression Web
Chapter 34 Primer on Data Access Technologies 629
Chapter 35 Accessing Data with ASP.NET 2.0 635
Part IX Appendices
A Using Expression Web with Visual Web Developer Express Edition 655
B Taking Advantage of E-Commerce 677
C The Future of Web Development 685
D Resources on Expression Web, Web Design, and ASP.NET 695
Index 699
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