Everyone has to start somewhere when learning something new. I turned to HTML for Dummies when I first learned to code; it was perfect for someone with no formal education in computers in general or web design in particular.

That was back in 96, shortly after I got my first dial-up account. Even though I’ve built several websites and tweaked many others, I still need a kind of “cheat sheet” of HTML tags now and then. One of the best ones is the Bare Bones HTML Guide from Kevin Werbach.

I’ve used the Bare Bones guide for many years and while it hasn’t been updated for a while, it’s still a handy reference. Especially nice is that it has been formatted for download as a text file or html and also includes an introduction that can be downloaded separately. Kevin also makes a zip file available with both formats and intro included.

The older I get the more I need these kinds of little reminders. If you’re looking for something that gets right down to the Bare Bones, this may be just what you’re wanting!

No, my page is not broken. It looks like this on purpose. I’m part of the 2nd annual CSS Naked Day, promoting Web Standards through the proper use of xhtml and css.

All of my usually witty, insightful content is here and still readable so please don’t go away. Just enjoy the pure simplicity of my site in all its nakedness.

My normally lovely, eye-appealing Scribble On The Wall will return on April 6, fully clothed.

And a special welcome to those who are stopping by here from the CSS Naked Day Host Website.

I like information all in one place. I like it easy to find. If you’re going to call it an “Advanced Reference” then I expect to find it complete.

And that’s exactly what you’ll find at Index DOT CSS, The Advanced CSS Reference. Not only will you get an alphabetized list of every CSS property but also Support History, Spec History and Browser History.

You can also look up Syntax and Selectors, there. And if that isn’t enough to keep you coming back, a quick click will take you to Index DOT HTML, too. What could be better than everything you need to build a website, all listed in one place?