PLEASE HELP IM A NOOB

[vincentdemarinis]

Alright, so i first used textpad in class and learned to create simple HTML. I recently bought the program and im currently facing problems i didn't have in class....

firstly, i cannot directly rename a document to a html file from the document tab, example:

i cannot save/rename document1.txt to index.html ....

secondly, when i do get it to become a html file, i try to then open my html with the "open in web browser" button, and all that happends is that my html codes open again, but this time in note pad.

---> I remember being able to do both without no problems and i know sound like a noob.

If anyone can help or provide suggestions it would be greatly appriciated!!
Thank you for your time :)

[ak47wong]

firstly, i cannot directly rename a document to a html file from the document tab

You can rename the document with File > Rename.

secondly, when i do get it to become a html file, i try to then open my html with the "open in web browser" button, and all that happends is that my html codes open again, but this time in note pad.

What happens when you double-click the HTML file in Windows Explorer?

[vincentdemarinis]

What happens when you double-click the HTML file in Windows Explorer?

Nothing. What happens is i have my html codes in text pad, and i then save my file. Now when i try to view my progress using internet explorer, there is a button at the top on the toolbar called "view in web browser", when i press it rather than internet explorer opening, all that happens is that my html codes open with the program notepad.

I review my codes and make sure they're correct and this problem still happens

[ak47wong]

Please try the following:

1. Locate the HTML file on your hard disk (e.g. on the Desktop, in My Documents, or in another folder on your computer).
2. Double-click the file.

What happens? Does it open in Notepad, Internet Explorer or in another program?

[Mike Olds]

Configure > Preferences > Document Class > html
Be sure [ ] View in Web browser is checked