Creating HTML Help

Below is a typical HTML Help window.

The main difference between HTML Help and WinHelp is that HTML Help displays both the topic and the contents at the same time. HTML Help also has a search feature, the files are HTML based, and therefore smaller than the RTF format files used in WinHelp. The final compiled file is also smaller. This tutorial will be based around creating a HTML help file using the HTML Help Workshop, and then using the help in a test project. You can install the HTML Help Workshop, by running the setup program in the HTMLHelp directory of your VB CD (VB6 only). For more information you can visit the HTML Workshop at Microsoft.