Frames Activity

We have already discussed one way of laying out a web page using tables. Another method to layout a web page is with the use of the frames.

The purpose of page layout is:

• Divide a page into multiple areas;
• Each area can be formatted uniquely with fonts, colors, alignment, and other attributes;
• Consistency of how a web page will look on different computer systems;
• The result of a properly designed web page is that the page will be accessible, usable, and understandable by a user.

Why use another method to layout a web page, if tables work well?

If your web site has many pages using the same header, links, logos, or other areas than minor changes in any area requires all web site pages to be changed, saved, uploaded, and checked. A minor change can mean a lot of work and a lot of time.

Frames as a method to layout a web site

While a table allows a page to be divided into unique areas, frames allow a web page to have multiple pages. Each page can be created uniquely, utilizing any web element.

Frames on a Web page can be navigated easily and quickly with the mouse or keyboard.

One of the main benefits of frames is that on a large web site which uses similar page layouts, changes only need to be made on one page. The changes will be transferable to all of the other pages that use the same layout.

Next Page of Frames Activity