Miscellaneous comparisons

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