A Final Word

In this column we have introduced you to a cornerstone technology of Microsoft Internet Explorer 5, HTML+TIME. We have taught you the timing model behind this technology and how to author HTML+TIME features. We covered the HTML attributes that support the new technology. We showed you how specify the timing for beginning and end of element display, sequencing, grouping, and parallel display of elements. We drew your attention to current problems in the technology and how to overcome them. We differentiated between time and time2 behaviors, and recommended when is better to use the one and not the other.

In this column you have learned:

• How to benefit from HTML+TIME
• How to author HTML+TIME
• How to specify beginning and ending times
• How to include an action
• How to play elements in sequence
• How to play elements in parallel