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Dreamweaver: Layout View

One of the reasons so many people like working with Dreamweaver is that its layout mode is so handy. The combination of relatively clear code and easy-to-use layout techniques make snappy pages simple. Below are a few details about Dreamweaver's layout mode.


Dreamweaver Layout View
Dreamweaver Layout View
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Draw tables
Dreamweaver's Layout view allows users to draw tables and adjust table data cells simply by selecting the cells with the mouse and adjusting their sizes with the re-size handles.

Adjust Cell (and Table) Properties
Each cell has its own properties, which by default match the table properties. To adjust the properties, select the table (by clicking on its tab or border) or cell (by clicking on its border) and then manipulate the options at the bottom of the screen. You can also manipulate the HTML code directly by switching to code view or by clicking the tag icon at the right side of the properties window.

Toggle between Layout and Standard views
To switch between Layout and Standard views, simply click the corresponding Icon at the bottom of the Objects toolbar. (See our Interface help for more information about the objects toolbar.)

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