The first step in learning to design a web page is to know the basics of HTML. HTML is the abbreviated form of 'HyperText Markup Language'. It is quite a simple language to learn and once you get used to formatting in HTML, designing a web page becomes child's play. It is possible to insert text as well as graphics into a web page with the help of HTML. The 'notepad' available on your personal computer comes in handy for learning HTML. After you finish designing a web page, it can be viewed with the help of a software known as the web browser. Along with HTML, newer tools like the Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), are used to add value to the content presented on the web page. The layout of the web page is designed by using CSS. Making use of appropriate colors enhances the overall look of the web page. The HTML color codes can also be used in designing. Creating focal points on web pages is a nice way to draw the user's attention towards important information. Focal points are often graphics used to convey some important information.