The following information explains how several miscellaneous features work in WinHelp and HTML Help.
WinHelp |
Microsoft HTML Help |
Non-scrolling regions |
Non-scrolling regions can be emulated via frames |
Macros (startup macros, topic entry macros) |
Scripts (more powerful than macros) |
Word field codes (automatic numbering for steps) |
Field codes are not supported, HTML numbered lists for steps |
Dynamic HTML not available |
Dynamic HTML for special effects (such as expanding hotspots, drop-down hotspots, fade-in text and objects) |
Splash screens not available |
Splash screens (image displays when topic loads, .BMP files) |
Information types not available |
Information types |