Adobe RoboHelp HTML Fundamentals

Name: Adobe RoboHelp HTML Fundamentals
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Learn how to use this Industry Leading software to easily create and distribute information delivery systems.

Created byRick Stone

Last updated 2/2015

English

What you'll learn

Create, generate, distribute and maintain a RoboHelp HTML project.

Course content

7 sections • 39 lectures • 3h 24m total length

Meet your instructor1:34
After this lecture students will have "a face to go with the name" as we progress through our journey of discovery.

What does Adobe RoboHelp Do?4:39
After this lecture students should have a better idea of what Adobe RoboHelp HTML creates and how it may appear to their audience.
What is HTML?4:19
After this lecture students should have a better idea of what HTML code is and how it affects what they create using Adobe RoboHelp HTML.
The Process1:40
After this lecture students should have a good understanding of the basic workflow process of using Adobe RoboHelp HTML to create and maintain information projects.

Welcome to the kitchen1:31
After this lecture students should have a better idea of how Adobe RoboHelp HTML is used to manipulate projects by drawing some parallels to everyday scenarios and objects.
Welcome to RoboHelp HTML4:27
After this lecture students should be able to recognize the Adobe RoboHelp HTML application and identify the major areas that are most often used.
Safety First!1:58
After this lecture students should be able to easily reset the Adobe RoboHelp HTML workspace arrangement to a known condition.
Create your first project4:05
After this lecture students should be familiar with creating a totally new project using Adobe RoboHelp HTML.
Explore what was created2:09
After this lecture students should have a basic understanding that an Adobe RoboHelp HTML project has much more than meets the eye.
Make a backup copy of the project2:08
After this lecture students should understand what is involved in making a backup copy of an Adobe RoboHelp HTML project.
Project Creation

Create Topics6:52
After this lecture students should understand different ways of creating Adobe RoboHelp HTML topics.

A text file is supplied to assist in rapidly creating the topic content using copy and paste.
Basic Formatting6:46
After this lecture students should understand how to apply Heading levels as well as Normal formatting to topic content in RoboHelp HTML.

A zipped set of project files are supplied to assist in keeping the student in perfect sync with what the video is showing.
Edit A CSS file8:48
After this lecture students should understand how to edit a project's CSS file to influence formatting changes across all topics.
Add a Bulleted List3:46
After this lecture students should know how to format Adobe RoboHelp HTML topic elements so they use a Bulleted List.
Add a Numbered List3:46
After this lecture students should know how to format Adobe RoboHelp HTML topic elements so they use a Numbered List.
Add an Image6:34
After this lecture students should be familiar with the process of inserting graphic images into an Adobe RoboHelp HTML topic.
Add a table10:06
After this lecture students should be familiar with the process of inserting tables into an Adobe RoboHelp HTML topic.
Create folders and organize Topics7:16
After this lecture students should be familiar with the process of creating folders and rearranging project information to better organize Adobe RoboHelp HTML projects.
Working with content

Create a hyperlink to another topic5:08
After this lecture students should be able to create hyperlinks between two Adobe RoboHelp HTML topics.
Preview a topic5:21
After this lecture students should know how to preview an Adobe RoboHelp HTML topic as well as how to easily recover in the event the Preview doesn't appear.
Create and link to bookmarks10:09
After this lecture students should be able to create and establish links to bookmarks in Adobe RoboHelp HTML topics.
Create a hyperlink to pop up another topic5:36
After this lecture students should be able to create a hyperlink that will temporarily display another Adobe RoboHelp HTML topic.
Create a hyperlink to open a web page5:28
After this lecture students should be able to create hyperlinks that open resources beyond the Adobe RoboHelp HTML project. Resources such as Blogs, other web pages, etc.
Create a Book in the TOC4:02
After this lecture students should be able to use Adobe RoboHelp HTML's Table Of Contents editor to create Books in the Table Of Contents.
Create a Page in the TOC3:09
After this lecture students should be able to use Adobe RoboHelp HTML's Table Of Contents editor to create Pages in the Table Of Contents and link them to topics.
Build a Table of Contents automatically4:40
After this lecture students should be able to use Adobe RoboHelp HTML's ability to automatically create a Table Of Contents.
Create and link Index terms5:50
After this lecture students should be able to use Adobe RoboHelp HTML's Index editor to create Index terms and link them to topics.
Build an Index automatically5:50
After this lecture students should be able to use Adobe RoboHelp HTML's ability to automatically create an Index.
Create a Glossary3:22
After this lecture students should be able to use Adobe RoboHelp HTML's Glossary designer to create a Glossary.
Creating Navigation

Run the Spell Checker4:55
After this lecture students should be comfortable using the Spell Checking function of Adobe RoboHelp HTML.
Check for and repair any broken links6:31
After this lecture students should be able to identify and repair any links that may have been broken.
How to choose an output type2:46
After this lecture the student should be able to choose the appropriate output type for the intended audience.
Working with the Single Source Layouts pod4:31
After this lecture students should be familiar with using the Single Source Layouts pod to manage Adobe RoboHelp HTML project outputs.
Generate CHM output6:22
After this lecture the student should be able to produce a Microsoft HTML Help file. (CHM format)
Generate WebHelp output10:54
After this lecture the student should be able to produce WebHelp output.
Generate MultiScreen output9:10
After this lecture the student should be able to produce MultiScreen output.
Generate Responsive HTML 5 output5:56
After this lecture the student should be able to produce Responsive HTML 5 output.
Distribute output10:16
After this lecture the student should be able to identify and distribute the output file(s) that will be served to the end users.
Create Output

Requirements

A fairly recent version of RoboHelp HTML should be installed. A trial version should work just fine.
A basic understanding of the Microsoft Windows operating system and how to navigate the Windows File system.

Description

In this course you will learn how to effectively create, modify, generate and distribute a complete and functional information delivery system; containing Images, working Hyperlinks, a Table of Contents, an Index and a Glossary.

While this course demonstrates using Adobe RoboHelp HTML version 11, the student should be equally successful using earlier versions, such as 7, 8, 9 or 10.

Different assets such as projects, an image and a text file are provided to help facilitate the process.

There are over three hours of instructional video included that guide you from the ground up. From nothing but an idea to a polished output that you can actually use once finished.

Who this course is for:

This course is meant for someone new to using Adobe RoboHelp HTML or someone that has been away from RoboHelp for a while and may need a refresher.
If you already know the basics of using Adobe RoboHelp HTML and are looking for more advanced and in depth training, this course is not for you.

Adobe RoboHelp HTML Fundamentals

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Course content

Introduction1 lecture • 2min

Background3 lectures • 11min

Introduction to the RoboHelp application6 lectures • 16min

Create and work with content8 lectures • 54min

Create Navigation11 lectures • 59min

Create Output9 lectures • 1hr 1min

Conclusion1 lecture • 2min

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