The code of the page can be written in any word processor, such as Word or even Notepad. Today most code is entered in specialized HTML editors, such as Allaire's HomeSite or Valadeo's Livesite. What You See Is What You Get. There are two types of tags, opening tags and closing tags .
Most tags require their end tag.
The web browser is the program that deciphers the HTML and displays the output on the computer screen. The most popular browsers are Microsoft's Internet Explorer and Netscape's Navigator, which are currently up to version 5. There are other browsers, including some text only and browsers that read the page to the blind. With proper HTML coding you'll be able to maximize the compatibility of your page with all these types of browsers and thus increase the number of people who can enjoy your site. HTML originated as a way to organize and categorize text.