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HTML Editors: What They Are and Why They Matter

The purpose of this article is to examine what HTML editors are, why they are useful, and what types are available.

HTML editors are tools that allow you to write and edit HTML code easily and efficiently.

HTML Editor: What Is It?

An HTML editor is a software application that allows you or any developer to create and edit HTML code.

HTML editors can be standalone applications or web-based tools that allow you to edit code directly in a web browser.

They provide features like syntax highlighting, code completion, and debugging, which make it easier for you to write clean and efficient Html code.

Learn HTML Operating TextEdit or Notepad

Utilizing a professional HTML editors allow for the creation and modification of web pages.

There are tons of html code editors available online from simple text editors to feature-rich integrated development environments (IDEs).

Some popular HTML editors include:

Atom
Sublime
Gedit
textpad
And more
But if you want to learn HTML, we advise using a simple text editor such as windows Notepad on your pc or TextEdit (Mac).

We are of the opinion that learning HTML via the use of a basic text editor is an effective method when we talk about HTML editors.

Notepad or TextEdit may be used to help you develop your first website if you follow the instructions below.

Step 1: Open Notepad (PC)

Windows 8 and subsequent versions:

Launch the Windows 8 Start Screen (the window symbol at the bottom left on your screen). Type Notepad.

Windows 7 or a previous version:

Launch Notepad by going to Start, then Programs, then Accessories.

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