Once you've learned the basics of HTML, you'll want greater control over the appearance of your pages. Using tables, you can place text and images precisely in your page, allowing you to implement highly creative and attractive page layouts. At the same time, you'll be making your page more convenient and comprehensible for your users. When put together with formatting improvements such as HTML lists and good practices for organizing and linking pages, you'll be well on your way to publishing an attractive, professional-looking site.