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| (the newest version) from Adobe! I've been in | | | | Dreamweaver change, these instructions might |
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| there is so little you have to learn in order | | | | toolbar, and then "Manage Sites". Next, click |
| to create basic websites. | | | | "New". Depending on the version you have, it |
| | | | may ask you what type of site you want to set |
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| enough to make great looking sites in a | | | | |
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| | | | URL" on this section. Just click "Next" |
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| our web design software, Dreamweaver. The | | | | You should now have your site set up |
| first thing you'll need to do in Dreamweaver | | | | complete! |