Matrix Y2k

One of the best features is that the program is free despite offering advantages some HTML programs do not provide even for a fee.

Among those offerings of note are:

• A self-contained image browser.
• Code Inside: A library of code snippets the user can insert into a document by using keywords. This is also a great and easy way to add JavaScripts to a page.
• A nice table generator.

At any point in the page building process, users can click on a preview button to see what their creation will look like in a browser. The preview will appear in the editing window. Click another preview button, and the page will be shown in the user's external browser.

Matrix's interface is clean and not at all unlike many others in its design, so those people with a little experience using such tools can be productive almost immediatly.

Matrix, available in Dutch or English, has the standard file management windows on the left of the screen, enabling users to easily find files. When looking for image files, double clicking on a graphic will automatically open the image viewer.

The program has all the standard quick edit buttons, such as those for text alignment, bold face, italics, rules, and paragraphs.

While users can create their documents in the program, it also will import .RTF and .DOC files, enabling users to write their items in a word editor before bringing them into the program. It will also allow users to write word files and export them to .RTF format.

Matrix allows users to go through preferences and choose the editing features they wish to have for text, except for one — word wrap. This feature is being added in version 6.1, eliminating the annoying practice of having to scroll to the side to read each line in its entirety.

The upcoming update will also enable users to easily add Flash movies, and let them preview their page without having to first save it.

Matrix 6.0 has a nice search-and-replace function for the current document, but none for entire Web sites or folders. HTML syntax highlighting is on all the time. It also allows users to hide as many of the toolbars as they wish.

When the user has finished creating an HTML document, it can be placed online from within the program, using Matrix's link to the user's FTP program.

Matrix Y2K 6.0 is a good program for people with varying degrees of HTML ability. It offers enough automation to make many tasks easy for less experienced users, and its speed is nice for more veteran users.

What is it called again? Matrix Y2K 6.0

Where can I get it? http://www.digitalice.com

How much does it cost? Nothing

How big is the download? 1.1 MB

What OS does it need? Windows 95 or newer

Do I recommend it? Yes, and I look forward to version 6.1