ExHtmlEditor

ExHtmlEditor is mainly geared toward web design enthusiasts who have just started to learn how to code and put together a website. It features a "what you see is what you get" HTML editor and does not require installation, which means it's portable.

The program files can be saved to any part of the hard disk in order to run ExHtmlEditor, as well as moved to a USB flash disk and immediately run on any computer, provided that it has .NET Framework installed.

The upside of portable apps is that they do not modify Windows registry settings or (usually) create additional files on the disk without the user's consent, leaving no traces behind after removing them.

The main frame is split into two main areas for writing code and previewing the ongoing design, respectively. This vertical split view can be exchanged for horizontal split mode. An HTML sample is provided to help users get started.

Syntax highlighting is supported, making it easier for users to tell keywords apart and spot any mistakes. ExHtmlEditor also provides a search function that highlights the syntax's first occurrence in the code in real time, along with the traditional and practical undo and redo buttons for retracing steps.

What's more, the program features auto-completion for HTML keywords (which can be disabled), a text wrapping mode, Chromium and Internet Explorer rendering modes, together with a code example for CSS menus and tables.

The tool is very light when it comes to CPU and RAM, so it does not affect the PC's overall performance. There were no issues in our testing, since ExHtmlEditor did not hang, crash or pop up error dialogs.

Too bad it does not provide additional code samples along with preset HTML and CSS tags which would have significantly helped users learn coding faster. Nevertheless, the program offers a user-friendly workspace and simple-to-understand options for learning HTML and CSS.