Tip #2955 - HTML vs. Plain Text
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HTML
vs. Plain Text
Ever since I mentioned
these two terms in a tip last week, I've come to the conclusion that some
of you aren't sure what the difference is between them. How do they differ?
How do they effect your computing life and why am I even going over this?
Well, keep reading and I do believe you will see!
Basically, the differences
between HTML and plain text affects you when you're working with your
e-mail (unless you do a lot with Web pages). The settings you have chosen
in your e-mail will determine how you see your e-mail. If you have the
plain text choice selected, you won't see anything but text, but if you
have HTML enabled, you'll see pictures and any other fun things that may
be in the e-mail.
HTML
stands for HyperText Markup Language and it is the dominant language for
Web pages. It helps you to see different headings, paragraphs, lists,
embedded images, interactive forms, etc. It's like a script code that
may look confusing to you, but when you have it all in regular view, you
can see everything you need to see. On the other hand, plain text
is just text and it's completely unformatted with no fancy work. So, as
you can see, it's a lot about personal preference as well.
If you think you have
plain text selected in your e-mail program and you want HTML, just go
through your settings (usually under the Tools, Options
or Settings menus) and change them around. You can bring
a whole new life to your e-mails in no time!
~ Erin
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