Finding out More about HTML Help

The information in this chapter is intended to be a very brief overview to get you started with using WordToWeb to create HTML Help systems. If you plan to use HTML Help, you will want to examine the HTML Help documentation provided by Microsoft.

To Access the HTML Help Documentation

Download and install Microsoft HTML Help Workshop.
Start HTML Help Workshop from the Start menu.
From the Help menu, choose Help Topics. The HTML Help documentation will be displayed.

Other HTML Help Resources

Microsoft's HTML Help Workshop website provides updated information, the latest revisions to the software and access to forums where you can ask questions. The URL is:

http://www.microsoft.com/workshop/author/htmlhelp/default.asp

Microsoft Press has also published The Official Microsoft HTML Help Authoring Kit, a 300 page book with CD.
ISBN 1-57231-603-9.

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