Now that you have the premier web design program, learning to use it effectively can be a challenge. Fireworks has so many options and even more menus, the newbie can get really intimidated. However, once you understand the basic concepts behind the intricate interface, tackling new challenges within the program gets easier with time.

The features that will require your immediate attention are the tools menu and the property inspector. The tool icons on the tools menu on the left of your workspace include everything you need to build web graphics. The counterpart to the tools menu is the property inspector, which appears at the bottom of your workspace. These two features work together to offer different options for graphics and text. Some like to play around with the different menu options until they familiarize themselves with the different tools. The methodical thinkers are probably better off with the wealth of information and resources available in the “help” menu.

The help menu allows you to ask specific questions or select generic topics. There are step-by-step tutorials within the help menu. A Google search of “free online fireworks tutorials” can also get you started on building great web graphics right away.

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