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Dynamic cross-browser validation
browser compatibility issues when you save the document. You specify which browsers to target,
and Dreamweaver checks to make sure pages are not using tags or CSS constructs that those
browsers do not support. For more information, see
on page 434.
Relevant CSS tab
selection. Click any rule to see which attributes it specifies (border style, margin, padding, text
size, and so on). Special markings let you know when a specific attribute has been overridden, and
in-place editing allows for quick edits that are instantly reflected in Design view. For more
information, see
CSS layout visualization
and other content blocks in Design view, then modify properties with the CSS Properties tab. For
more information, see
Improved CSS rendering
and designs more accurately. Improved CSS rendering enables you to design more sophisticated
layouts and use Dreamweaver design tools for robust visual manipulations.
Improved CSS Styles panel
You can also now directly apply styles from the text Property inspector. For more information, see
"Using Cascading Style Sheets styles" on page
CSS-based text Property inspector
preview that shows what text will look like after the style is applied. For more information, see
"The Property inspector and text formatting" on page
CSS-based page properties
headings and links, using modern CSS coding constructs. For more information, see
setting page properties" on page
Integrated image-editing toolbar
Dreamweaver using Macromedia Fireworks technology. You can crop, resize, resample, and so on,
without leaving Dreamweaver. For more information, see
on page 304.
Powerful and open coding environment
Dreamweaver offers the following new features for coders, including improvements to the Code
view and the ability to edit files without creating a Dreamweaver site. Dreamweaver also includes
current support for server technologies.
Improved Tag inspector
enables you to make quick, comprehensive edits. For more information, see
with the Tag inspector" on page
Siteless file editing
Dreamweaver site. For more information about setting up Dreamweaver to work on a server, see
"Setting up Dreamweaver to work without defining a site" on page
about setting up a Dreamweaver site, see
PHP server behaviors
pages. For more information, see
"Building pages that restrict access to your site (PHP)" on page
automatically checks the current document for cross-
displays the CSS rules applied to the current Code view or Design view
"The CSS Properties tab" on page
makes laying out pages in CSS much easier. You can easily select
Chapter 7, "Laying Out Pages with CSS," on page
means Dreamweaver can render more complicated CSS-based layouts
provides more options for editing styles in the current document.
lists all of the styles available for use in text, and includes a
give you more control of page properties, such as the appearance of
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enables you to do basic image manipulation and editing from
displays a list of properties available for the current selection and
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enables you to work directly on an FTP or RDS server without creating a
enable you to create a master/detail page set and user authentication
"Building master/detail pages (PHP)" on page 719
"Checking for browser compatibility"
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"Editing images in Dreamweaver"
"Setting up a new Dreamweaver site" on page
What's new in Dreamweaver MX 2004
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"Changing attributes
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