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Saving an image to your computer
Before you save an image for your own use - be sure that's OK. Some images may not be copied --- period. Some images can be used as long as you give credit to the artist or site from which they came. When in doubt -- assume that it is not OK to copy the image.
If you use AOL, be sure you understand how to save images in the proper format. If you are not sure about that, click the warning sign on the left.
OK, the image is the one you want and it's OK to use it on your web site, so put your mouse over the image and click the right-hand button.
A menu like this pops up.
Move your mouse down to Save Picture and right click.
Next, you will see a box that looks something like this. The image type MUST NOT be changed (or the image will not show).
The name of the image can be changed to whatever you want. And you can save the image in any folder (directory) on your computer's hard drive or on a floppy disk - your choice.
So how do I get that image on my web site?
How you get an image from your computer's hard drive to the web space you have on a server somewhere, may depend on what services came with your web space. Some *free* services simply do not permit you to upload your own images for use ... time for a different service. Visit the home page for your web space provider. For example, if you have a web site hosted by Fortune City, then visit www.fortunecity.com.
The web space provider's home page should provide Help or Information or FAQ pages about how to upload. In many cases the Editor that you use for creating and modifying your web pages allows you to 'browse' your own computer and select files to upload.
And the very best way to upload images - as well as manage your own web space - is to use an FTP (file transfer protocol) program such as CuteFTP or WS FTP.
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