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Formatting Edition ~ Would You Rather	Jessica Simmons-Fiawoo
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Would You Rather: Word vs. Web Formatting

Let's explore how formatting choices matter in different contexts!

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Would You Rather...

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Option A: Only be able to use bold text for the rest of your life

Option B: Only be able to use italic text for the rest of your life

Think About It: Why did you choose that option? How would it affect your documents or webpages?

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Option A: Create a webpage using only HTML code (no visual editor)

Option B: Create a Word document using only keyboard shortcuts (no toolbar buttons)

Think About It: Which seems harder? Why?

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Option A: Read a 5-page essay with NO formatting (no headings, bold, or spacing)

Option B: Read a 10-page essay with PERFECT formatting (clear headings, organized sections)

Think About It: What does this tell you about why formatting matters?

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Option A: Have a beautiful-looking webpage that screen readers can't understand

Option B: Have a plain-looking webpage that's perfectly accessible to everyone

Think About It: Can we have both? How does proper HTML help with this?

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Option A: Use <h1> tags for ANY text you want to make big

Option B: Only use <h1> tags for actual main headings (and use CSS for size)

Think About It: What problems might Option A cause for screen readers or search engines?

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Option A: Build a webpage where you click buttons and never see the code (like Word)

Option B: Write all your HTML code by hand and understand exactly how it works

Think About It: What are the advantages of understanding the code behind the scenes?

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Option A: Use <b> for bold (just makes it look bold)

Option B: Use <strong> for bold (tells browsers the text is important)

Think About It: When might this difference matter?

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