Every web developer needs a convenient tool for creating and editing code, but not everyone is ready to shell out a decent amount for buying the same Adobe Dreamweaver. Moreover, the majority do not need to use such a range of functionality that this software combine offers.
Therefore, we have compiled for you a list of the best HTML editors that are distributed under a free license.
Notepad++
An excellent text editor that can be used as a more functional replacement for Windows Notepad, and as an editor with layout and web programming languages: HTML, CSS, Java Script, PHP.
Tabbed browsing, syntax highlighting, encodings, macros, the ability to install additional plugins, code checking and file comparison - these and other features make Notepad++ a really useful tool for a web developer.
It is worth noting the ease of distribution and the speed of the program.
Komodo Edit
General purpose editor with HTML and CSS support, which is a complete platform, the possibilities of which can be increased by installing various add-ons. Highly recommended is the HTML Toolkit, which adds features such as CSS preview, tag auto-closing, HTML 5 support, contextual autocomplete, and more.
Other interesting features include light and dark color schemes, flexible code highlighting, block highlighting, connecting to a site via FTP, etc.
A quality help system and advanced functionality make Komodo Edit one of the best editors and a great alternative to paid solutions.
Aptana
The main purpose of the program is to work with HTML, CSS and JavaScript, and support for other languages is carried out by connecting the appropriate plugins. HTML autocomplete and tooltips are a great bonus for a free editor.
Aptana partially supports CSS3 and fully supports HTML5. The distribution kit of the program is quite voluminous, but this is due to the extensive functionality. Such a large number of different functions and settings can scare away a beginner, but, in principle, no one interferes with using the program as a simple editor.
Alaborn iStyle
Another well-made tool, the developers of which were able to find a compromise between the convenience of the interface, functionality and understandability for the user. The interface is completely Russian-language, and as a bonus - a well-developed help system.
Other features that this HTML editor offers include:
- speed of work and undemanding to resources;
- a large amount of help information built into the interface;
- work with several text buffers simultaneously;
- automatic step-by-step wizards to simplify common tasks.
KompoZer
If all the HTML editors listed above were text editors, then this one is the only one that allows you to work in WYSIWYG mode. In addition, it deservedly can be called the best of the free ones. Moreover, it can work in three modes: text, visual and combined. Thus, providing the necessary opportunities for both beginners and professionals.
The convenience of working with the code is provided by a convenient interface, a built-in CSS editor and support for all HTML elements.
We deliberately did not allocate places in the rating, since each of the listed programs has its own advantages and disadvantages, which can play an important role for one person, and be completely insignificant for another. Therefore, we recommend installing and trying each of the programs in practice in order to draw conclusions for yourself. What's more, it's completely free.
By definition css are cascading style sheets, they are mainly used to design the appearance of web pages. Before creation css, to set, for example, a certain page background in HTML, we used tags, but if your site has, for example, 100 pages, then you need to change the attribute on 100 pages, agree that this is very inconvenient. But when the language came css, we were able to create a specific file in which we can specify the properties of certain elements, even if there are 100 of them. Now there is a very positive trend on the Internet that HTML is only responsible for providing information, and css for decoration.
1 place. Styler
Chief representative of CSS editors working on Windows. This utility greatly simplifies the process of writing and editing code. This is done at the expense of visibility, the program can help you mark up CSS styles directly in the browser, this method is much more convenient than using external editors. You simply enter the site address in the built-in browser and in the first block of the program you will be able to directly edit the styles.
2nd place. style master
The program is rightfully considered one of the main tools for building CSS structures. This editor allows you to edit multiple files at the same time, can create style sheets using your HTML code, also directly edit CSS and supports editing via FTP.
3rd place. CSS Toolbox
A simple, convenient and free CSS editor, thanks to which writing CSS tables is greatly simplified. Contains many new tools for generating style sheets. It also has a number of distinctive features: code highlighting, code auto-completion, tag substitution, automatic CSS code checking, CSS file compression and much more.
4th place. Coffee Cup Style Sheet Maker
The features of this program can be called that it optimizes styles for Internet Explorer, Netscape and a number of others. The program was created by the CoffeeCup organization. With this program, you can create simple and elegant websites using a combination of HTML and CSS.
5th place. cssedit
When working with this program, you can observe the changes that are made to the style sheet as you work visually. Working with the program is very intuitive and understandable, some bugs have been fixed with new versions, new features have been added. The visual code editor really helps a lot when developing websites.
6th place. Jellyfish CSS
When working with Jellyfish-CSS, the simplicity with which the program can work is striking. It also has support for various libraries that have various functions, such as helping to avoid errors when writing a table, and many others. The only negative is that the program is paid, of course you can easily find both cracked versions and a trial on the net.
7th place. snap css
Working with this editor is similar to working with notepad. The developers of this program have worked hard to make working with it simple and straightforward. The editor has excellent optimization features for readability of stylesheets. This program greatly simplifies the life of programmers by saving effort and file size.
8th place. Simple CSS
A small but powerful CSS tool that allows you to code without editing a single line of code, which means you can create a style sheet without having any programming skills at all. The functionality of the program includes CSS file compression, support for several types of formats and the ability to manage multiple projects.
9th place. TopStyle
Using this program, it is possible to preview the table while you are editing it, there is support for several browsers in which each table is displayed differently. The program supports unicode, online spell checking, combining styles into groups, intuitive editing, etc.
10th place. tsWebEditor
This editor is multilingual, supports many languages such as HTML, PHP, Perl, javascript, CSS and many more. It has the functions of auto-completion, code highlighting, syntax checking, supports functional hints, unicode, there are a large number of code templates in the arsenal, which greatly helps WEB masters.
3 votesI welcome you to my blog. No matter how you create a site in the constructor, with the help of a CMS or in a program, it will be written in html and css. Otherwise, the browser will not understand it. Instead of an electronic portal, the visitor will not see anything.
The difference will consist only in the correctness of the code. In some cases, it will look like English text translated by Google Translate. In others, as if they were engaged in an intelligent translator. It all depends on the tools you are using.
Today we’ll talk about which program for creating an html site will achieve the goal most correctly and competently. I'll run ahead. Even some allow you to do this clearly. And for some users, this would be the best solution.
My today's publication will be dedicated to editors. Let's start with them.
Two types of editors
All website editors are divided into two types - visual and text. This does not mean that in the first case you can completely do without code knowledge, but the requirements for their level will not be as serious as in the second case. This is the main advantage, because ideally, if you want to create something really correct, after writing the site, it would be nice to work on the code again and edit some shortcomings.
Text editors are great if you are good at programming languages or just not afraid of difficulties. They do not write the code for you, but they help speed up this process and avoid mistakes anywhere. You start typing a phrase and the utility finishes it for you. You'll also be able to see everything you've done once you're done.
It is impossible to say that the second method guarantees a better result. You can make mistakes too, especially if you don't have enough experience. Even professionals sometimes face difficulties, fatigue and inaccuracies. They work in a team: someone will suggest a rule that has flown out of their heads, others will see an error.
I do not insist or recommend any of the methods. You must decide for yourself what is more important to you. The result, that is, a site that will be visible to search engines in any case, will only be developed and developed. The second option is your knowledge. They are easier to bring to perfection using text code editors.
Well, now let's move on to the programs themselves.
Visual editors
I bring to your attention several convenient visual editors.
- WYSIWYG Web Builder
The program is in English, the first 30 days are free trial period. You will then need a license, which costs just under $50.
WYSIWYG Web Builder is simple and pretty self explanatory. If you know something, then you understand that any site consists of various blocks. Thanks to this editor, you only need to choose what exactly you want to see on your site: text, search, RSS, slideshow, video gallery and so on. The code will be generated automatically. It just needs to be tweaked a bit.
The utility has additional features: creating, checking links and page weights. If something is missing for you, you can download extensions from the forum on the official website or write the code yourself.
If you are a beginner, you can get started with the software using one of the many ready-made templates. This will speed up the work.
- CoffeeCup Visual Site Designer
Software in English. Once the developers of this program sold it for $50 with the option to purchase some additional features, which caused a real riot on the Internet. What is this utility that you constantly need to invest in? Now it costs $189, but you get everything at once and in its entirety.
Very functional, easier to use than the previous representative of visual editors. It has a built-in, which simplifies the process of uploading to the server. You can work in the program and immediately upload updates to the hosting. It is very comfortable.
CoffeeCup Visual Site Designer allows you to work on , a bunch of free icons, the ability to add all sorts of effects, see and fix the code right in the working field of the program. The lack of Russian is probably one of the most significant shortcomings.
- Adobe Muse
An excellent program in Russian, about which I have repeatedly written in my blog. He himself used and even created a site in it to order. Reviews are extremely positive. There are not so many tools, but if you know how to use them, you can create fundamental projects. This is a hallmark of many adobe products.
Remember the same photoshop. It would seem that there are a dozen buttons, but when you start poking around in it, it turns out that they can be used for such detailed settings! Many scripts have been released for Adobe Muse, and you can add a feedback form, a slider, and whatever else your heart desires.
This is one of the few programs that will provide ample opportunities for both a beginner who does not want to understand the code, and for those who seek to gain an impressive amount of knowledge.
People working in Adobe Muse are able to earn up to 100,000 rubles per landing. Everything depends on skills. The result, the ultimate benefit for the buyer of the site. If your goal is money, I can recommend you a course " ". You will learn how to create projects that can sell.
Text editors
For those who need knowledge, I present my selection of text editors.
- Sublime Text
You can create a website in the simplest notepad that hides in the Start bar, so why do you need text editors? They have about the same additional benefits. For example, the ability to add text for you, a color palette.
Sublime Text wouldn't be so popular if it didn't have its own specific features, such as error control and a task and file manager. I can suggest you watch a video review of this editor if you are interested.
To get some additional features, you will have to download an extension package for the program.
- Brackets
A free editor from Adobe, very similar to the previous representative, but you don’t need to download something extra to get basic features.
Extensions are needed if you want, for example, you want to be able to open a Photoshop layout in the editor to immediately cut out and save parts of the picture. It is unlikely that this will really be useful to you, since the option is not very well developed.
Nevertheless, thanks for your efforts. The editor is quite good without it.
In addition to these programs, there are also NotePad ++ and Dreamweaver, but I already wrote a detailed article about them "". Find out more by following the link and by subscribing to my blog updates. I wish you to find your convenient utility as soon as possible and start creating websites yourself.
Until we meet again and good luck in your endeavors.
We all know that the name of the HTML language comes from HyperText Markup Language, which means hypertext markup language. The markup language terminology says that this is a text document with indications of headings, lists, and other highlights in the text. The vast majority of sites that you can find on the World Wide Web are written in HTML. Information is transmitted from the server to the browser using special protocols and with a compression condition. It is also known from history that the language was developed by Tim Berners-Lee in 1986-1991.
In fairness, a regular notepad can serve as an editor. But this is inconvenient, there are many editors with more convenient features (character guessing, visual editing, code highlighting, etc.).
So, let's see the best HTML editors:
1 place. Sublime Text
A simple, free, handy editor for various code. Of the pluses, it is impossible not to note the pleasant interface, ease of management, and flexible configuration. Also a definite plus is that this editor is multiplatform. I really liked the function of multiple selection and editing, other editors do not have this function. It works like this: you hold down Ctrl and after selecting lines of text, they are edited simultaneously. Also in this editor there is a function of hot keys for any action. There aren't many plugins yet.
2nd place. Aptana Studio
This editor was mainly created for web application development, but also works very well with HTML. Of the pluses, one cannot fail to note the excellent auto-completion, code highlighting and an excellent project management system. For a free editor, these features are simply invaluable. Just like Dreamweaver, you can find many plugins on the official website. Of course, a large selection of plugins, options, settings can scare a beginner, but Aptana Studio is an excellent choice if you need a convenient and functional HTML editor.
3rd place. Notepad++
Positioned as a free and open source editor. Highlighting functions, auto-completion of code blocks are well organized, the functionality can be increased due to a large number of plugins and modules. Also, this editor is very fast even with a large number of plugins.
4th place. Macromedia (Adobe) Dreamweaver
It is one of the oldest editors, kept afloat thanks to many features. When using this program, you can simultaneously view the design and code of the page, hints and auto-completion of HTML tags and attributes are also used. The search and replacement of characters is conveniently organized. On the official website of the program you will find many commercial and non-commercial plugins for this program.
5th place. RJ TextEd
A simple free editor written in 2004 for the Windows operating system. In it, you can customize the highlighting of the code for yourself, auto-closing of tags and quotes partially works. There are a decent number of disadvantages, both serious and imperceptible, for example, there is no FTP client, there is also no pickup of dependent files, there is no support for CSS 3, JS, etc.
6th place. KompoZer
This is one of the best free visual editors. You can immediately see how the page will look in the browser when editing. Supports all HTML elements. KompoZer is of course not a paid Dreamweaver and behaves accordingly. Of the pluses, one cannot fail to notice the built-in CSS editor and FTP manager.
7th place. Komodo Edit
It is a free editor developed from the commercial Komodo IDE from which it inherits many features. The editor has standard auto-completion, code highlighting. From pluses it is possible to note fast start, convenient hot keys. Also built-in mechanism for installing extensions. It was originally developed as a multifunctional editor.
8th place. vim
Good old editor, developed on the basis of the older Vi which was created already in 1976. You ask why we still use what was created almost 40 years ago? Yes, because it is excellent performance and ease of management. Of course, you need to get used to this editor very much, firstly, you need to master blind typing (because without it there is nothing to do in Vim), learn hot keys, due to which the main control of the program takes place.
9th place. Fraise
Fraise is a free text editor with syntax highlighting. Designed by Jean-François Moy based on Smultron. Of the benefits, this is an excellent block management, character encoding, splitting into 2 windows and much more. But the main disadvantage is that this editor exists only under Mac OS.
10th place. PSPad
Universal text editor for the Windows platform, with many useful features. A very nice feature of this program is the HTML code compression function, for faster page loading, which I have not seen in other editors.
