Rutgers University

Office of Instructional and Research Technology

Mozilla Thimble

What is it?

  • Mozilla Thimble is an online-based web design application that allows users to code, edit, and preview HTML and CSS with ease

Features

  • Many presets to learn how to code with HTML and CSS or start a project with
  • Allows users to instantly preview their work (similar to WYSIWYG editors)
  • Share your work with peers using Thimble’s web hosting, or simply copy/paste the HTML for external usage
  • Error checks your work for you—alleviates the burden of searching for bugs at the end
  • Free to use and share work with—no subscriptions or fees
  • Requires no software installation or downloads—only needs a web browser to use

Getting started

  • Navigate to the Thimble home page
  • Click on one of the Start from scratch or Pick a project buttons

OIRT Presents

Instructional screencast

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