Web tool vs. straight HTML

[Rebecca Rector]

I am now working on the web page for my company, as the person who was doing
this has left.  He was using MS Frontpage.  I cannot use this as I don't
have W'95, and I basically learned to work with straight HTML.

Question: Is there an advantage to working with an HTML authoring tool?  He
mentioned that there was, but didn't have time to explain before he left.

I downloaded a tool called FlexED which works with my machine.

I would appreciate some insight into doing web pages with an authoring tool
vs. without.  I have heard pros and cons for each.

Thanks,

Rebecca Rector, Librarian
CT Male Associates (engineers)