Microsoft HTML Help compiler

Microsoft HTML Help uses its own compiler to process HTML Help projects into HTML Help files. It also uses an Internet browser to display the compiled Help file.

Compiling HTML Help

HTML Help has its own compiler to process the files associated with HTML Help and the HTML language. These files include the .HTM and .HTML files (topic files), .HHP file (Help project file), along with the image, multimedia, and other types of HTML Help files. HTML Help files are usually less than half the size their WinHelp HLP file counterparts because the HTML Help compiler offers better compression.

Viewing compiled HTML Help

HTML Help uses Internet Explorer 4 to display the Help system topics inside the HTML Help window. If your users don't already have Internet Explorer 4 installed, you'll need to distribute it along with your Help system.