How long does it take to learn to use DREAMWEAVER?

GoogleWarrior

15 years ago

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

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Shazia Mirza

15 years ago

Its not as much as learning DreamWeaver, it is more learning HTML.

The Dreamweaver interface is by far the best for any HTML IDE out on the net. It is basically point and click, formatting etc.

Yes, there is a bit of a learning curve to design table layout html pages, but for the most part it is easy (atleast easier than photoshop).

Now, if you don't have knowledge in HTML and CSS, then getting your head around how everything works will be kind of hard. To get the full advantage out of dreamweaver, you should have a bit of knowledge in HTML/CSS.

Take a day to look through the W3 tutorials: HTML Tutorial

Best of luck!

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Kael41

15 years ago

Originally Posted by IMReview

Its not as much as learning DreamWeaver, it is more learning HTML.

The Dreamweaver interface is by far the best for any HTML IDE out on the net. It is basically point and click, formatting etc.

Yes, there is a bit of a learning curve to design table layout html pages, but for the most part it is easy (atleast easier than photoshop).

Now, if you don't have knowledge in HTML and CSS, then getting your head around how everything works will be kind of hard. To get the full advantage out of dreamweaver, you should have a bit of knowledge in HTML/CSS.

Take a day to look through the W3 tutorials: HTML Tutorial

Best of luck!

Underline this post and read, read and re-read it. Dreamweaver is a great app to learn and use, and it does allow you to do things quicker, but you need to understand the basics to get a feel for what you need to do. Dreamweaver 3 user from back in the day

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ussher

15 years ago

I find video tutorials really helpful when learning new software. Lynda.com has a bunch of good videos.

here is one on dreamweaver. not sure which version your using, but its a start.
Dreamweaver CS5 Tutorials | Getting Started with HTML5

there is always going to be something more you can do with it though. Its like asking "How long does it take to learn to use a hammer." You can hammer in a nail with a hammer with about 5 min practice, but it takes a bit longer to learn to use it to build a house.

Good luck with it.

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Lea Karana 15 years ago

When i first started out i was only using dreamweaver, is not very hard.
And i bet you can find a lot of tutorials online.

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AmoooorLin

15 years ago

I only start with WordPress which is the easiest and nicest option for IM and SEO. If you don't have to much time to learn about the basic dreamweaver, there should be another choice. Thanks

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Ephrils

15 years ago

Dreamweaver is pretty easy to learn.

It lets you edit as WUSIWYG, Code, or Split the screen and see both. The Split screen makes really easy to learn HTML because you can add something and immediately see the result of it.

I learned HTML in old HTML chats and through Geocities editor, which had no templates I remember. If I had what Dreamweaver could do I'd have picked up HTML much faster.

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Anup Mahajan

15 years ago

Its pretty easy to learn. You can follow the help and tutorials to learn most of its features within few hours. I used to use it a lot when I was doing web programming, now I don't have to because of wordpress

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GoogleWarrior

15 years ago

Thanks. I have heard about Lynda.com before.

I am actually thinking of doing a Dreamweaver course that costs $450.00, but maybe I will start with Lynda.com.

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Clara H

15 years ago

How long it takes you really depends... I started by teaching myself Dreamweaver and that took ages. Then I did a multimedia course and learnt more in a few months than I had taught myself in a year.

So at the very least, find a good Dreamweaver tutorial online for beginners and let it guide you. If you are seriously wanting to learn web design, it may be worth signing up for an actual course.

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precie

15 years ago

Lynda.com is excellent. If you're really serious and want to learn Photoshop and maybe even Flash since you have it, subscribe for a whole year with Lynda,

Dreamweaver will let you create exactly what you want unlike Wordpress which has its limitation in regards to web design.

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timpears

15 years ago

It will definitely take a while to learn how to use Dreamweaver as there is so much to it. I knew basic HTML when I got DW a few months ago. I have found that when I want to do something that I don't know, I go to YouTube and type dreamweaver CS5, followed by what I want to know about and usually a list is displayed and I pick the one that most closely matches what I am looking for.

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FreelanceScribe 15 years ago

I recommend that you try getting hold of Joseph Lowery's Dreamweaver Bible. I used it at the time it was published for Dreamweaver 3 and I don't know how far he has updated it as we are now at DW CS5. It's a very long and comprehensive manual. It is really excellent and the best part is that it also teaches you HTML and CSS in clear, understandable language. Try Google for it.

I have also used the Lynda online tuts and found them very good.

I use DW extensively and also Wordpress, but I find WP far too limited if you want to add special features to your website. Limited may not be the right word, I just never learned PHP scripting.

I personally hate WYSIWYG editors because I feel I have no control of what I am doing. Hence, I use DW in codeview with my CSS styles displayed in another window. I can immediately see the affect of any changes I make in the DW window or in a browser window. But that's just my preference. However, you do need to get your arms around HTML and CSS. Apart from the basics, the HTML Positioning Model is fairly critical to understand. My twopence!
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tma

15 years ago

Just do a google search for dreamweaver tutorials and you'll find a lot of free tutorials I learnt dreamweaver using free tutorials online in just about three weeks only you can also go to a torrent site to find dreamweaver bible.

It will be of good help to you.

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kareemsons

12 years ago

Dear its not so hard to learn Dreamweaver. its a matter of commitment you can learn very easily. i recommend a site that will fulfill your needs for Video tutorials of Dreamweaver and other graphical Softwares.
just visit DreamWeaver Archives | etutorialspk

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shawnamla

12 years ago

i have been working on note pad for coding websites , that was too much time consuming.
since 2012 I'm using Dreamweaver. this is very helpful tool to add content , easy to use. its not too difficult to learn Dreamweaver in start i takes time but within few days you'll be in follow to style the pages in the way you want. recommended !

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getbestdesign

12 years ago

Dreamweaver is just a tool learn first the basic knowledge of HTML and CSS then learning the Dreamweaver is not an issue maybe i can say all html IDE tools...

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bakintime

12 years ago

I have cs3 newbie webdesigner already just about finished first website and can not wait for all the advice befor I go live launch all I did is put photos and text played with all tools until I learned how it all works do that first to get an idea of what you want to design that is your first lesson you should do befor anything els. im just like you learning forget about input codes and the rest just get a feel of what you can design with the product then you will find your way

. cool.

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MeAlaister

12 years ago

You need only 1 day to learn Dreamweaver.But before you study Dreamweaver you must study HTML/CSS because the Dreamweaver is just a plat form for editing.

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Mctavish

12 years ago

Bootstrap with Dreamweaver is just great ! Check lynda tutorials !

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