Fireworks is a software program that helps you create graphics -- images and animation -- for the web. It is a very sophisticated program and is used by professional web designers. A beginning graphic web designer in the Chicago area typically commands a starting salary of $49,000 per year.

Let's get started with the basics -- launching Fireworks. There are several ways to launch Fireworks:

Method 2: Program Task Bar / Start Menu Programs

You can also launch Fireworks from the Start button, which should be located on the lower left of your screen. Click "Start" (or hit CTRL+ESC) to launch the menu, then select Programs > Macromedia Fireworks 3 > Fireworks 3