Tuesday, February 15, 2011

H T M L

I write my own code for Chcikenblog Chickenblog. This means every picture, every italic, crossed-out word, every small word, or bold word... every link, is expressed by me typing a little bit of code in the text.

Okay, for some of you this is yawn! so obvious! But I know other friends are like me, figuring these things out bit by bit, step by step. So, I thought I would share a treasure trove of HTML fun I just stumbled upon.

And for my own amusement... I am going to play!

Now I can underline words.

I can even underline whole sentences!

Or say things in a BIG way.

How about... I love robotics and FIRST 2102 Team Paradox!

Wow, this is cool.

Red, Yellow, and Blue are the colors of the season... robotics season!


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Are you seeing this?
Hearts on the move?
Nifty stuff, I tell ya.

(Note to self: Use moving stuff sparingly. It gets kind of irritating after thirty seconds.)

10 comments:

ArtyZen said...

I'm impressed - as usual! I don't do html but now wish I did.

ArtyZen said...

Like it. Checked out your link and think perhaps it's time to get to grips with a bit of html myself - thank you!

ArtyZen said...

Natalie - can't remember if I posted more than one comment or not - if I've done two, please pick just one! Having a distracted morning - perhaps don't need html just yet! Axx

warren said...

Just curious...why do you write in html? Most blog sites have ok editors...just curious. I think it is great to see people who will deal with a little "under the hood" stuff. There just aren't many who don't do it for a living

judy in ky said...

I have been mystified forever about what html is and how to use it. You have provided so many answers for me with this! I have bookmarked it, and it's going to be my "html" bible.
Maybe I can get "under the hood" a bit now...

Natalie, the Chickenblogger said...

Annie... oops! Hey, I like all three comments.

Random... anything aimed at children is probably my speed!

Warren... it's like Random says, "It is fun to code!" Okay... I started it because #1. I knew no other way. #2. I still know no other way (Blogspot has autoformatting, but I am already comfortable with my old habits) #3. Could I do this for a living?!! Just kidding. I am really not particularly savvy about the technical aspects of what I am doing. Example: the new layout is here because I was playing around and completely lost my old format!

Judy... have fun! Isn't it satisfying to uncover a mystery and discover that it's actually not too difficult?... Get under the hood!

warren said...

I was just curious because I do write code for a living. Not too much html but I have done c, c++, c#, java, php, and perl for a living and tons of other languages while in grad school. Many people who somewhat enjoy coding are actively in the field. I wasn't sure if you were or are...

In school, I remember the beginning of most classes each semester. There might be 100 folks. At the end, I got down to as low as 3. It's just one of those things that drive many people to other fields. Those who stick with it often make a living at it and love it!

Natalie, the Chickenblogger said...

In high school I took one semester of Basic. And I never could beyond the basics. Maybe I cannot think abstractly enough, or didn't have the patience. Maybe my teacher was not so great. I think the instant feedback of dabbling in html gives me the reward I need to continue learning (a bit) more. Geoff does all kinds of code writing, and he's done it in many different fields... let's get together... the families, a little cookout... code talk, gardening, MAKE fun! I think it would be a blast!

warren said...

A cookout would be great! I desperately need a little MAKE fun. I have not had a chance to do anything lately and there is sooo much to do!

Natalie, the Chickenblogger said...

I hear you Warren. Maybe the first thing is for us to make an airship... something that makes the distance between our backyards smaller!