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What is an Image Map?

An image map is an image that acts as a link, but instead of simply acting as a link to a single page, the image acts as a link to multiple pages. For instance, say you have a map of the United...

What is CD-DA or DAE?

The process of direct reading the audio data is called CD Digital Audio (CD-DA) or sometimes referred to as "Digital Audio Extraction" (DAE) or as "CD ripping" . CoffeeCup CD & MP3 Ripper uses...

How to Change Where Things Appear on the Page.

Web browsers require special code for things like extra spaces and new lines. Luckily, the HTML editor comes with a set of tools that allow you to easily manipulate the appearance of your page....

How to Add Comments to Your HTML.

A comment is text that doesn't show up on the page, but does show up in the code. Web designers often use comments in their code for reference purposes. To add comments to a page in...

How to Change the Style of Text.

Unlike people, not all text is created equal. Some text is bold or italicized . Other text can be different colors, such as red , blue , or orange . Some text is huge , whereas other...

Which Bitrate Should I Use to Get CD-Quality Audio?

This is another of those questions that people debate endlessly. There really is no single (correct) answer - it depends on your ears, your equipment, the quality and complexity of the input...

How to Add Special Characters to Your Page.

By default, browsers do not recognize all the characters you may enter into your code. For instance, a < or a > sign is normally not printed to the screen, because the browser interprets...

Why Do I See a Box with a Red X Where My Image is Supposed to Be?

There are a couple of different issues that could explain why your images are not displaying correctly: Note : Most of these problems can be solved by transitioning to using Website...

How To Create Lists.

Lists are a great way to present your information in an organized, eye-catching way. Sure, you could use plain text to get your point across, but lists are much easier and faster to read....

Is There a JavaScript or HTML Debugger Included in the Program?

There are no JavaScript debugging tools in HTML Editor, but there is an HTML code cleaner that can find unclosed and unsupported tags, as well as other anomalies in your code. To access it, go...

11004 in Request ConnectAsync 500 No Data Winsock #11004

Error : 11004 in Request: ConnectAsync. Check your server profile settings and try again. 500 No Data (Winsock error #11004) This error can occur if you put something invalid in the Server...

Creating Custom Palettes.

If you're the type of web designer who works with both the page design and the code, then you'll appreciate CoffeeCup HTML Editor's color picker. Gone are the days of experimenting...

How to Insert JavaScripts.

Note : This feature is disabled in HTML Editor version 2009 and higher. However, you can still insert your own JavaScripts and save them as snippets. For more information about customizing...

Error I/O 183

You may receive this error if you are trying to edit files that the HTML Editor cannot understand because they don't contain valid HTML code. You will not be able to edit these files with...

Uploading Files to Your Server.

If you want other people to be able to view your website on the Internet, you'll need to upload it to a server. The logistics of this process are a little hazy for some beginners, so...

426 Connection Closed; Transfer Aborted or 503 Bad Sequence of Commands

Error : 426 connection closed; transfer aborted or 503 bad sequence of commands Some servers do not allow passive transfers and will return this error if you try using passive mode . Try...

Using the Code Cleaner.

If you've ever tried to edit someone else's code, you know how much of a hassle it can be to pick through a style that isn't your own. Reformatting can be a pain, but with the HTML...

Using the Zoom Button

The zoom feature will allow you to define link areas with greater accuracy. For instance, what if we wanted to make a link area of a face? In "normal" view, we define our area like this:...

425 Can't Open Data Connection

Error : 425 can't open data connection This error usually arises from not having passive mode turned on. To do this, go to File > Manage Servers , select the server profile you wish...

Where Do I Find Output Files in MP3 Rip & Burn?

After you rip the CD tracks or convert the audio files you can find the output WAV, MP3, WMA, AAC, OGG, APE, and VQF files by selecting the shortcut "Output." You can also define the...

Using Snippets

If you've ever been frustrated at having to type the same piece of code over and over, you'll love snippets. A snippet is a piece of code stored in the HTML Editor that can be used...

I Receive an Error That Refers to MFC42.dll.

When you receive this error, it means that the version of MFC42.dll on your computer is older than the one installed with the program. For whatever reason, the file is not being updated during...

When Viewing My Homepage on the Internet I Just See a File Listing.

You probably didn't write the correct catalog-name in the dialog box Internet Connection under the menu Settings > Internet Connection. Double-check all the FTP information in this...

How to Create a Style Sheet.

Style sheets open up a whole new world of customization for HTML. They give you control over characters, words, and lines, and allow you to change things such as the alignment of text, margins,...

After Upgrading to 6.x, I Can No Longer Connect to My Server.

Incorrect Proxy Information First, you should make sure you did not enter proxy server information by mistake. If you don't know what a proxy server is, or if you have not been instructed...

How Do I Turn On the Word Wrap Feature?

To turn on the Word Wrap feature, go to View > Toggle Word Wrap or click the Edit Display icon in the Code Editor toolbar (it's the second-to-last one on the right) and select...

Post Your Image Map to Your Webpage

This is the final step in creating an image map -- posting the map on your webpage. There are two simple steps to this process. First, copy the HTML code from Image Mapper and paste it on...

Creating a New Image Map

To create a new image map, click the button or click File > Map Wizard. This wizard will guide you through loading a new image and selecting the various image properties for your map. Note...

Bookmarking Your Files.

Maybe it's the last place you left off editing, a portion of the page where you make a lot of changes and updates, or a design element you want to run by a client — for whatever reason,...

Using Find and Replace

If your site has more than one page — like pretty much every website ever — then you know that making a global change can be pretty difficult. For example, say you want to replace...