Before you publish your Web site
Check your publication for problems
Use the Design Checker to scan your Web publication for common layout and Web page problems.
- On the Tools menu, click Design Checker.
The Design Checker will run according to the options you have set in Design Checker Options.
- In the Design Checker task pane, under Select an item to fix, click the arrow next to the item you want to fix, and then do one of the following:
Preview your Web site
On the File menu, click Web Page Preview. This will open your Web site in a browser. Check to make sure that:
- Text is visible and legible.
- Graphics are visible on each page and download quickly.
- Hyperlinks work and take the user to expected destinations.
- Your site opens and functions correctly on different computers.
- Background sounds work, if used.
After you have published your Web site
Review your Web site:
- Access the site with your browser.
- Read all the text.
- View all of the pictures and other design elements.
- Check all the hyperlinks to make sure they connect properly.
- Test any submit or reset buttons in forms.