CNET Editors' review
Suitable for both Web-design newbies and HTML hotshots, CoffeeCup 2008 introduces a new CSS and HTML autocompletion tool to join its well-known WYSIWYG and standard HTML editors.
It continues to offer powerful features melded to a straightforward and compact interface that is organized by tabs--perfect for keeping track of multiple projects. Its advanced features include HTML and CSS scripting, Flash animations, and drag-and-drop Java scripts. Beginners, meanwhile, get an excellent tutorial and a WYSIWYG editor that supports simple drag-and-drop. Heavily trafficked support forums are also available. An extensive array of samples and templates includes site designs and JavaScript-based widgets such as calendars and calculators.
You also get a complete list of tags. Inserting an image, a table, a list, or a DHTML menu is a snap. Tabbed editing lets you simultaneously change multiple pages, and a built-in FTP client facilitates one-click uploading. The status bar displays valid usage suggestions, and you even get a built-in thesaurus. Full-featured and easy to use, users who are worried about the $50 price tag should be comforted by the fact that it includes lifetime free upgrades.
Publisher's Description
From CoffeeCup Software:
You want to create great websites, totally stellar, kick-butt websites that leave people saying, "Wow, you really made that?" Consider the HTML Editor your new best friend. HTML veterans, you'll create standards-compliant sites using powerful tools like code completion and built-in validation. Rookies, get ready to learn the ropes with resources like the comprehensive tag reference and vibrant website themes. And for those of you who like to stay on top of the latest and greatest web design developments, we have four words: HTML5 and CSS3 support. Something for everyone -- not too shabby, eh?
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"No more WYSIWYG"
Version: CoffeeCup HTML Editor 12.5
Pros
None that I could find.
Cons
No WYSIWYG
Summary
I got this program because it had such high user and editor ratings. However, after spending a day trying to learn how to get the Visual Editor working, I discovered that it has been discontinued. I have since uninstalled this program.
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"Not free anymore"
Version: CoffeeCup HTML Editor 12.5
Pros
none - deleted shortly after install
Cons
Not Free, a waste of my time
Summary
I decided to go with Web Expressions. Also not free but easier to use.
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"NO MORE VISUAL EDITOR"
Version: CoffeeCup HTML Editor 12.5
Pros
Great for HTML programmers (if there are any left out there)
Cons
No visual editor (W.Y.S.I.W.Y.G. is G.O.N.E.)
Summary
I was stunned to learn (after installing the upgrade to Coffee Cup 12.5 that they have eliminated the Visual Editor feature. Never mind the documentation still tells you how to see it, it's not there (this confirmed by on-line chat with their senior development manager. Gone. Blaming Microsoft for no longer supporting whatsit, they kissed off all their user that might know a bit about HTML after managing web sites for a decade or so but really (like just about everyone) prefer to operate in WYSIWIG mode. See ya' later. They were nice enough to send me a link to download version 12 which was the last with WYSIWIG, but warned me that IT WILL NO LONGER BE SUPPORTED. Farewell Coffee Cup
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