How ebooks are put together. Explains the key technologies you need, HTML and CSS (Cascading Style Sheets). Also shows how to build a quick, free website using Wordpress.
4. Under the hood - HTML/XML Chapter 1 What is an Ebook? An ebook is a book without pages. HTML describes the presentation of your book (or web page). For instance:
5. Your book is 'marked up' to show the e-reader how to display it <html> <body> <h1> Chapter 1 </h1> <h2> What is an Ebook? </h2> <p> An ebook is a book without pages. </p> </body> </html>
6. This is what it looks like when viewed in the browser / e-reader Chapter 1 What is an Ebook? An ebook is a book without pages.
7. XML describes the structure <chapter> <title> What is an Ebook? </title> <paragraph> An ebook is a book without pages. </paragraph> </chapter>
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9. So, this HTML <html> <body> <h1> Chapter 1 </h1> <h2> What is an Ebook? </h2> <p> An ebook is a book without pages. </p> </body> </html>
10. Combined with this CSS ... body {color: black} h1 {font-family: “comic sans ms”, arial, 'sans serif'} h2 {color: red} p {text-align:center}
11. Produces this style variation Chapter 1 What is an Ebook? An ebook is a book without pages.
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13. Bonus : A free website in 5 steps and 15 minutes No HTML coding needed