How to Edit HTML Templates Without Coding in BlueGriffon Building a website can feel scary if you do not know how to code. Many people think they need to learn HTML or CSS to make a nice website. Luckily, you do not have to. You can use a free tool called BlueGriffon to edit web templates easily.
BlueGriffon is a special type of web editor. It lets you see your webpage exactly how it will look online while you change it. This means you can design your site without ever looking at confusing code. Here is how you can use it to edit your own HTML templates. Get Your Web Template Ready First, you need to find a template that you like.
Download a template: Find a free HTML template on the internet and download it to your computer.
Unzip the file: Web templates usually come in a ZIP file. Right-click the file and unzip it so you can see the folders inside.
Open BlueGriffon: Start the BlueGriffon program on your computer.
Load the template: Click on File in the top menu, then click Open File. Find your template folder and double-click the file named index.html. This is usually the main page of the website. Change the Text
Once your template is open, changing the words is just like using a regular word processor. Click on text: Click on any words you want to change.
Type your new words: Delete the old text and type in your own information.
Change headers: You can change big titles just like regular text. BlueGriffon will keep the nice fonts and sizes that came with the template automatically. Swap Out the Images
Templates come with filler pictures. You will want to replace them with your own photos.
Double-click an image: Double-click on the picture you want to change. A new settings box will pop up.
Pick a new file: Click on the little folder icon inside that box to search your computer for your own image.
Type an alternative text: Enter a short description of the photo in the “Alternate text” box. This helps search engines find your site.
Apply changes: Click OK to see your new picture appear on the page. Add Links to Other Pages You need links so people can click around your website.
Highlight text: Use your mouse to highlight the word you want to turn into a link.
Open the link tool: Click the Insert Link button on the toolbar at the top. It looks like a small chain link.
Choose the destination: Type in a full web address, or select another HTML file from your template folder. Save the link: Click OK to finish. Save and Preview Your Work Always save your progress so you do not lose your changes. Save often: Click File then Save to keep your work.
Test your site: Open your template folder on your computer and double-click index.html. It will open in your regular web browser like Chrome or Safari. This lets you test the links and see your new site in action before you publish it to the internet. To make sure this guide fits your needs, tell me: Do you already have a specific HTML template picked out?
Are you planning to add complex elements like contact forms or videos?
Do you need help with the next step of putting your site online?
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