Lesson 4 Vocabulary!

  1. Cell – An enclosed space in a table. Cells are formed by the intersection of rows and columns in an HTML table. They hold the data/content that makes up a table.
  2. Cell padding – The amount of space between the border and the content of a cell.
  3. Cell spacing – The amount of space between two cells.
  4. Column – A vertical section of a table.
  5. Hierarchical structure – A Web site structure used when there are clear categories and subcategories. Typically, all pages stem from a central welcome or home page.
  6. Linear structure – A Web site structure used when you want users to view the pages in a specific order, much like reading a book.
  7. Link – A pointer to a document somewhere on the Web. A link facilitates a way to get from one page (or document) to another.
  8. Local site – A Web site that is kept on the hard drive of a computer or on a local network for development and maintenance purposes.
  9. Mission statement – A short and concise statement describing a purpose.
  10. Mixed structure – A Web site structure that mixes characteristics of other structures to best suit a user’s needs.
  11. Page properties – A dialog box that allows the properties of an entire page to be set.
  12. Page title – The name given to a page that appears in the title bar of a browser window.
  13. Random access structure – A Web site structure used where pages are not arranged in any specific order and users can quickly access any information with a single click.
  14. Remote site – A Web site that is kept on a server and is accessible from the Internet.
  15. Row – A horizontal section of a table.
  16. Target audience –A specific group of viewers that are targeted to be influenced.
  17. Template – A Web page that is used to base other pages on in order to make building and maintaining a Web site easier.
  18. Theme – A collection of graphic elements, design, and colors that present a consistent image throughout a Web site.
  19. Web presence provider – The vehicle through which a Web site is released to the public.