Introduction.
I. GETTING STARTED.
Hour 1. Understanding DHTML.
What Is Dynamic HTML? The Components of DHTML.
History of DHTML and the DOM. DHTML Browsers.
Hour 2. Reviewing HTML.
Basic HTML Syntax. Defining Parts of a Document.
Styling Text. Creating Forms. Workshop: Creating a Web Page with HTML.
Hour 3. Understanding JavaScript.
JavaScript Basics. Understanding Variables.
Using Conditions and Loops. Using Functions. Understanding Objects. Workshop:
Adding a Script to a Web Page.
Hour 4. Creating a Simple DHTML Example.
Starting with an HTML Document. Finding Objects.
Creating the Script. Workshop: Putting It All Together.
II. LEARNING DHTML BASICS.
Hour 5. Understanding the DOM.
Learning DOM Structure. Using DOM Objects. JavaScript
and the DOM. Workshop: Hiding and Showing Objects.
Hour 6. Creating Positionable Elements (Layers).
Why Layers? HTML Tags for Layers. Positioning
Objects. Creating a Layered Document. Workshop: Manipulating Layers with JavaScript.
Hour 7. Working with DOM Properties and Methods.
Understanding Node Properties. Using Document
Methods and Properties. Using Node Methods. Workshop: Adding and Removing Text
on a Page.
Hour 8. Responding to Events.
Understanding Event Handlers. Using the event
Object. Dynamic Event Handlers. Using Mouse Events. Using Keyboard Events. The
onLoad Event. Form Events. Workshop: Displaying an Event Log.
III. WORKING WITH STYLE SHEETS.
Hour 9. Introducing Style Sheets.
Why Style Sheets? Integrating Style Sheets with
HTML. Basic Style Properties. Workshop: Creating a Simple Style Sheet.
Hour 10. Using Style Sheet Properties.
Creating Styled Text. Working with Fonts. Setting
Margins and Borders. Setting Other Style Attributes. Workshop: Creating a Styled
Document.
Hour 11. Controlling Styles with JavaScript.
Dynamic Styles. Working with Colors. Changing
Text Styles Dynamically. Workshop: Using Dynamic Styles.
Hour 12. Creating Consistent Styles.
Using Restraint. Choosing Colors. Choosing Fonts.
Margins and Borders. Supporting Older Browsers. Workshop: Creating Multiple-Choice
Styles.
IV. DYNAMIC HTML IN ACTION.
Hour 13. Creating Drop-Down Menus.
Overview. Objects and Events. Creating the HTML
Document. Creating the JavaScript Functions. Workshop: Creating the Complete
Example.
Hour 14. Creating a Menu Tree.
Overview. Objects and Events. Creating the HTML
Document. Creating the JavaScript Functions. Workshop: Finishing and Testing
the Menu.
Hour 15. Creating DHTML Text Effects.
Creating Blinking Text. Moving Text. Fading
Text. Workshop: Creating a Scrolling Message.
Hour 16. Using DHTML for Animation.
Methods of Web Animation. Creating a Simple
Animation. Workshop: Creating an Animated Navigation Bar.
V. LEARNING ADVANCED TECHNIQUES.
Hour 17. Dealing with Browser Differences.
DHTML Browser Differences. Detecting Browsers.
Writing Cross-Browser DHTML. Accommodating Older Browsers. Creating Cross-Browser
Functions. Workshop: Supporting Old and New Browsers.
Hour 18. Using DHTML with Forms.
Dynamic Forms. Modifying Form Elements. Adding
Form Elements. Accepting Data from Forms. Workshop: Creating a Dynamic Order
Form.
Hour 19. Using Dynamic Fonts.
How Dynamic Fonts Work. Dynamic Fonts and Browsers.
Defining Dynamic Fonts. Workshop: Using Dynamic Fonts.
Hour 20. Troubleshooting DHTML.
Tips for Error-free DHTML. Avoiding Common Mistakes.
Analyzing Errors. Testing Dynamic Documents. Testing Browser Compatibility.
Using Debugging Tools. Workshop: Debugging a Document.
VI. PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER.
Hour 21. Creating a Dynamic Site.
Creating Complex DHTML Sites. Creating the HTML
Document. Creating the JavaScript File. Workshop: Adding a Scrolling Message.
Hour 22. Creating Complex Animations.
Following the Mouse Pointer. Animation with
Multiple Images. Workshop: Completing and Testing the Animation.
Hour 23. Creating a DHTML Game.
Creating the HTML Document. Planning Dynamic
Features. Creating Graphics. Creating the JavaScript Functions. Creating the
Word List. Workshop: Adding the Style Sheet.
Hour 24. DHTML Tips and Tricks.
Creating Tool Tips. Where Do You Go from Here?
Workshop: Creating a Scrolling Window.
VII. APPENDIXES.
Appendix A: Other JavaScript and DHTML Resources.
JavaScript Web Sites. Dynamic HTML Web Sites.
Other Sites. Other Books. Development Tools. Debugging Tools and Resources.
CGI Resources.
Appendix B: Glossary.
Appendix C: Browser Compatibility Chart.
Appendix D: DOM Quick Reference.
DOM Level 0. DOM Level 1.
Index. 
