How to build a simple signup page using HTML and CSS
Isime Aluge
Imagine writing your content or creating content for your boss to view on your website, free from insecurity or plagiarism. That's where HTML comes in. Use HTML to create your website or webpage for others to access your writing or content directly.
Before you get confused about what HTML is, I will explain.
Introduction to HTML and CSS
HTML is the abbreviation of HyperText Markup Language. It is a markup language for creating a website or web pages. It tells the browser how to display pieces of contact, such as a heading.
HTML headings are defined with the <H1> to <H6>tag. Don't get confused, <H1> is the most important heading, and it's the title, while <H6> is the least important heading.
CSS, on the other hand, stands for Cascading Style Sheets. It shows how HTML elements present themselves on-screen or in media.
Prerequisite
Knowledge of Web forms.
A web browser to view what you will write on your signup page.
A code/text editor like sublime text and
How to build a signup page using HTML
The following are the ways to build a simple /basic Signup page using HTML:
Create a folder on your PC: After creating the folder, you'll name it however you want it.
I will be using VISUAL CODE EDITOR.
On the VS Code, add the folder to start working.
Next, click on the file icon. It will show “New file”.
Press Index.html for it to open your workspace.
N/B any language you work with, you'll add(.) to the language.
An HTML field contains the language elements: the
<head>element and the<body>element.The < label> is the tag website creators use in writing names. The
<input>helps you write a reply to the<label>.
- Download the LIVE SAVER APP, any activity you carry out on HTML will show on the app. You can view your HTML code on your browser.
How to style your HTML using CSS
Click on the new file icon and type style.css. N/B, you have to connect your CSS to your HTML. You can add it in three ways: inline**, internal styling, and external styling.** I will be using external CSS.
You will use the link tag
<style.css>to link your HTML to your CSS workspace.
- I will use CSS to change the ‘signup’ button colour.
The image shows how CSS enhances HTML. You can make any changes to HTML using CSS. This is a simple way to make a signup website using HTML and CSS.
Conclusion
HTML is the standard markup language for documents that are made to be on a website or webpage. CSS is a technology that assists HTML in adding style to the website or whatever the web owner intends to write.
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