ACA Dreamweaver Exam Notes

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1 ACA Dreamweaver Exam Notes Remember when you need to copy and paste the text you have to open up that actual text file itself and the need to go to edit> select all>, edit> copy>, then go back to the html page edit > paste. Remember the capabilities in the check spelling feature for Dreamweaver Remember the 3 formats for HTML5 videos are Webm, MP4, and OGG Know what the remote server requires a using a password, allows you back up your files, make website visible to visitors Remember how to change the workspace, how to close a tab group for the panels, and also how to sync the setting Know three ways to add a wider range of fonts than the standard web safe fonts to a Dreamweaver web page so that the widest number of the users can see them To create an unordered list you need to 1st select the listed. Then click on the unordered list button on the properties panel. To change the dots to squares you right click on the list> go to list> then properties and then to change to styles to square. Remember when you are working with any forms to make sure that you complete the entire task they give to you. Like after you enter the submit button you change the value to the name they give you and then apply the class. The element (html tag) that provides the bookmark name for the webpage and appears in the search engine results is the <title > tags. A question a pops up is which 3 techniques will make your site content appear consistent across multiple platforms and devices. Remember they are the media queries, resizable fonts, and scalable images. Remember how to insert an link, make a sure you type in mailto: and then the address they give you. Remember this will be done in live view and to double click until the text is highlighted. Know the feature that allows you to open up a Photoshop comp in Dreamweaver and translate it into css is the EXTRACT PANEL. Know the three task things that can be accomplish with the link checker. It allows you to fix broken links, check the links in the current page or the entire site, and also check for orphaned files, external links, and broken links. Know your design principles refer to Chapter 8 Know some of the best web practices for keeping consistency throughout your website Know the advance settings category of site set up dialog box, includes the 2 options Web fonts and edge animation access

2 Know the difference between a wireframe and design comp! The technique to use to make sure that site can be viewed on a desktop, smartphone, and etc. is responsive design Know how to save a new work space Know how to use the page properties feature and know what it changes Know how to edit an image in live view by clicking on the menu (hamburger) and make any changes Know how to create a font stack using the css mode in the property panels click in the font area >manage fonts> custom stack font> select the fonts they give you> click done> then go back the font family selection and select the font you just created Make sure read each question completely before you answer it. Exam preparation The following are typical tasks that you should already be able to perform: Define sites for FTP connection Create, edit, and delete pages manage pages/assets ACE: Dreamweaver CC Exam Guide Add content such as text, images, and media to pages Insert HTML5 audio and video content Format test and images with CSS Apply Edge Web Fonts to format text content Author HTML code Create responsive layouts Deploy and manage sites Exam topics include: Navigating the Workspace Working with the Document window

3 Managing files in the Files panel Updating properties in the Property inspector Configuring workspace layout and docked panel sets Defining a Site Creating the local root folder Setting server information with hosting account details Connecting via FTP Creating Web Pages Using the New Document dialog box Organizing the site structure Setting Page Properties Previewing pages in a browser Laying out Pages Using the Structure section of the Insert panel Creating responsive layouts Adding and Formatting Text Applying Edge Web Fonts to text content Inserting special characters Using Find and Replace Using Spell Check Understanding paragraph and header tags Inserting line breaks Creating lists Working with Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)

4 Understanding basic CSS syntax (how it is written out) Creating and managing CSS styles using CSS Designer Applying styles using the Property inspector Using CSS Designer to visually define CSS properties Creating transitions with the CSS Transitions panel Adding and Managing Links Understanding basic link types Creating links using the Property inspector Creating content navigation Adding Images and Rich Media Inserting images Using the Property Inspector to update and edit images Inserting Flash content (if needed) Inserting HTML5 video and audio Writing HTML Code Using the Code view of the Document window Making changes to code using Design view of the Document window Selecting specific code Understanding related files Working with behaviors Working with Templates and Library Items Creating and applying templates Inserting editable regions Editing and updating templates

5 Creating and editing Library items Writing with Mobile Devices Using jquery Mobile Understanding PhoneGap Launching a Site Transferring files to the remote server/local machine using Get and Put Understanding and using Check In/Check Out Uploading a site using the Files panel

Chapter 1 Introduction to Dreamweaver CS3 1. About Dreamweaver CS3 Interface...4. Creating New Webpages...10

CONTENTS Chapter 1 Introduction to Dreamweaver CS3 1 About Dreamweaver CS3 Interface...4 Title Bar... 4 Menu Bar... 4 Insert Bar... 5 Document Toolbar... 5 Coding Toolbar... 6 Document Window... 7 Properties