Hi there, I am looking for a simple html editor that supports template. Essentially I have a 10 page site and there are some elements that appear on every page. I am looking for a easy way to do it without buying expensive tools. Any suggestions?

I don't know what do you exactly want but I think you should use php include() function.

Essentially the site contains 10 pages and each individual page have the exact same layout and menu items. Right now when I need to change one of the menu items I have to make the same change to each html page. I am looking for a html editor that can do this for me automatically. php is not really an option as I have zero knowledge on it.

Have you tried kompozer?
http://kompozer.net/
Good luck

What you need is server-side includes, especially for your menu. That will solve the problem since you only change the include file containing your menu and it then goes on ALL pages.

Originally Posted by jacobpov

Have you tried kompozer?
http://kompozer.net/
Good luck

I just downloaded and played around with it for a while. It allows me to create templates and create new pages based on an existing template. However if I made a change to the template, it does not get reflect on the pages that use the template.

Originally Posted by LadynRed

What you need is server-side includes, especially for your menu. That will solve the problem since you only change the include file containing your menu and it then goes on ALL pages.

I don't have a local web server running. All I am doing is editing the html page by hand and drag it to the browser to test. Any other suggestions?

Grab an idea ( in your head of course ) and fire up notepad and begin...After 10 pages, try using an html editor such as dream weaver to accomplish the rest

php include is the final best thing for you, all you have to do is to change something in your included file/element, and the result will be shown in each 10 or even 1000 pages.