Re: Online help using plain HTML editor

[dmbrown -at- brown-inc -dot- com]

ilana -at- mel -dot- kesoftware -dot- com wrote:
> 
> I would like to hear from anyone who uses an HTML editor to develop
> their help pages and is happy with the result.

I use HomeSite to create HTML-based help.  I used BBEdit for years.  There are lots of good HTML editors available for little or no money.  Take your pick--you can do what you want with any of them.

>
> I would like to know how they add the search and navigation elements.

I use HTML Indexer to create the index--no surprise there.  If you already own Dreamweaver, look into the DevaTools suite.  (You might want to read our Customer Feedback page first, though.)

If I needed a TOC, I'd probably create it in HomeSite.

I believe a good index eliminates the need for full-text search, but if I needed it, I'd look into freeware and shareware.

--David 
 
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