web page editing tools compared

List assembled by Blake Nancarrow (blaken@computer-ease.com) of Computer Ease for the Computer Trainers Network (CTN) on 04 May 2000.

introduction definitions properties development speed learning curve mobility HTML knowledge code size code quality spelling checking site editing smart transfers special effects compatibility tool cost overall cost sites colophon X X X

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Here is a functional and usability comparison of these types of products.     text editor HTML editor authoring tool development speed slow medium fast learning curve medium steep medium mobility good fair poor HTML knowledge high medium low code size good fair fair code quality good poor fair spelling checking no yes yes site editing no no yes smart transfers no no yes special effects no no yes compatibility indirect indirect direct tool cost $0 $100 $400