I am struggling with the Dreamweaver DVD tutorial, Lesson 6 in your Total Training video. The form template is not the same as that on the tutorial screen and I am unable to create what the tutor shows. Specifically, I am unable to create a holding space which should contain the whole box (form.html). I am using Mac OSX 10.39 and Dreamweaver 8.

Ian, Creative in the U.K.

Dear Ian,

I’m sorry to learn you’ve had some trouble with Lesson 6. I believe the problem is that you’re not inserting the form tag properly. The form tag, which is on the forms insert bar, creates a red box around all of the form elements. It’s easiest if you insert this tag first, then place your cursor in the box and add the other form elements that way. If you didn’t insert the form tag first, you can add it to the top or bottom of your form and then click and drag the form elements into the box, or copy and paste them to move them.

I hope that helps, but if you’re still having trouble, please send more specifics about what you’re trying to do and what the page looks like so far and I’ll be happy to try to help you further.

You’ll find more information about working with forms and scripts in my Dreamweaver Help Center at www.DigitalFamily.com/dreamweaver.

All my best,
Janine

Follow-up:

Dear Janine,

What a prompt response! Thanks for the info. I am finding the tutorial fantastic, almost addictive! And me being a print designer and all!

Thanks again – keep up the good work.

Regards,
Ian