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NetObjects Fusion 9 Build Your Site’s Success . 1 How to Get Started with NetObjects Fusion. 2 QuickStart Tips . 3 Step-by-Step. 3 In-Depth Information. 3 Conventions Used in This Guide. 3 Getting Help . 5 1 NetObjects Fusion Basics NetObjects Fusion Views . 8 NetObjects Fusion Window . 9 About the Properties Palette . 10 About Toolbars . 11 Navigating in NetObjects Fusion . 12 Using the Control Bar Buttons . 12 Using the Go Menu . 12 Using Shortcut Menus . 13 Choosing Colors . 14 Working with Color Palettes. 15 Choosing a Color Palette . 15 Loading a Custom Color Palette . 16 Creating or Editing a Color Palette . 16 NetObjects Fusion Folder Structure . 17 2 Setting Application Options Setting Program Options. 20 Setting Preview Options . 22 Setting Text Options . 23 Setting International Options . 25 Updating NetObjects Fusion . 26 3 Creating and Managing Sites Starting NetObjects Fusion . 28 Working with Site Files . 28 Creating and Opening Sites . 29 Starting with a Blank Site . 29 Starting with the Site Wizard . 31 Opening an Existing Site. 31 Working with the SiteStructure . 33 Selecting a Page . 33 Working with a Group of Pages . 34 Setting Properties. 35 Setting Page Properties . 36 Setting Site Management Properties . 37 Setting META Tag Properties . 38 Setting Protection Options . 40 Setting Properties for a Group of Pages . 42 Adding a Page . 44 Copying and Pasting Pages . 44 Deleting a Page . 45 Moving a Page . 45 Replacing the Home Page. 46 Renaming Pages . 47 Using Custom Button and Banner Names and File Extensions 48 Setting Up the Site View Display . 49 Collapsing the SiteStructure Display. 50 Working in Site Outline View . 50 Printing the SiteStructure . 51 Saving Your Work. 52 Backing Up Your Site . 53 Setting Options for the Current Site . 54 Changing General Settings . 54 Setting Site Protection Options . 55 Versioning and Backup Settings . 56 4 Working with Templates Creating a Site from a Template . 60 Using Templates to Expand a Site . 61 Exporting a Site . 62 Changing an Existing Template . 63 Customizing a Template . 64 Sharing NetObjects Fusion Site Files . 64 5 Importing Sites and Documents Importing Existing Sites . 68 Creating a New Site from an Existing Site . 70 Using an Existing Site to Expand a Site . 72 Importing a Microsoft Office Document . 72 6 Page View Basics Exploring Page View . 76 MasterBorder and Layout Area. 77 Setting Up the Page Design View Display . 77 Setting Page Properties . 78 Displaying Pages in Page View . 78 Displaying a Page from Site View . 78 Using the Site Navigation Palette . 79 Setting Page Size . 79 Adding Objects to the Page . 81 Using Object Tools . 81 Page View Toolbars. 81 Importing Pages. 85 Reusing Assets . 86 Adding and Modifying Alt Tags . 87 Editing Objects and Assets . 87 Selecting an Object . 88 Renaming an Object . 89 Resizing an Object . 89 Locking Objects. 89 Positioning Objects . 90 Moving or Copying an Object. 90 Aligning and Distributing Objects . 91 Grouping Objects . 92 Adding, Moving, and Deleting Guides . 93 Aligning Objects Using Smart Guides . 93 Snapping Objects to Grids, Guides, and Each Other. 94 Layering Objects. 94 Rearranging Layered Objects . 95 Adding Services . 95 7 Controlling Published Output Approaches to Page Design . 98 Selecting a Layout Method . 99 Using Layouts . 99 Using Layout Regions . 100 Using Text Boxes. 100 Using Tables . 101 Selecting an HTML Output Method. 102 Setting the Site’s HTML Output Method . 103 Publishing with Dynamic Page Layout . 105 Publishing with Regular Tables. 109 Publishing with Fixed Page Layout..