Creating New Files in Dreamweaver

This section tells you how to create a new blank document in Dreamweaver.

You can also create new documents in Dreamweaver that are based on a Dreamweaver design file or on an existing template. To create a new blank document:

1. Select File > New.

   The New Document dialog box appears. The General tab is already selected.

2. From the Category list, select Basic Page, Dynamic Page, Template Page, Other, or Framesets; then, from the list on the right, select the type of document you want to create.

   For example, select Basic Page to create an HTML document, or select Dynamic page to create a ColdFusion or ASP document, and so on.

   

3. Click the Create button.

4. The new document opens in the Document window.

5. Save the document.

Saving Files in Dreamweaver

When you create a new document, you need to save it.

To save a new document:

1. Select File > Save.

   TIP

   It’s a good idea to save your file in a Dreamweaver site.

2. In the dialog box that appears, navigate to the folder where you want to save the file.
3. In the File Name text box, type a name for the file.

   Avoid using spaces and special characters in file and folder names and do not begin a filename with a numeral. In particular, do not use special characters (such as é, ç, or ¥) or punctuation (such as colons, slashes, or periods) in the names of files you intend to put on a remote server; many servers change these characters during upload, which will cause any links to the files to break.

4. Click Save.

Opening files in Dreamweaver

In Dreamweaver, you can easily open and edit your documents.

To open a file:

1. Select File > Open.
2. In the Open dialog box, select the file and click Open.