anytime i encounter web developer that loves to do coding in the standardized manner, it alway makes me feel happy.. Well, 1st, i think the first problem you ar having is syntax used in different technologies.. The governoring rules in each technology is so different but interwoven in nature, reason be that because, you can actually embed almost all web technology in a single web page, however, if you really have gone through all the web technology tutorials, then you shouldn't bn having any problem.. If you confused, start from the w3schools introduction of every tutorials.. I believe that will clarify your problem.. <body bgcolor="blue"> HTML attribute syntax... <body style="background-color:blue;"> HTML mixed with inline CSS declaration.. GoodluckCheersWeezy