Locating errors - debugging tool

webwiz — Sat, 12 May 2007 04:04:17 +0000

Opera and Firefox have error consoles that display meaningful error messages caused by both JavaScript and CSS errors. Tools > Error Console in FF2; Tools > Advanced > Error Console in Opera.

IE does have a debugger, but I found it hard to use.

Did you know about Firebug?

Megan — Fri, 11 May 2007 18:47:48 +0000

You may also be able to use the web developer extension for whichever browser you are using, or change your default source viewer to something that shows line numbers. I've found this helpful when the generated source is different from the original source. Then you can use the toolbar extension to view the generated source and check for the right line number.

Your HTML editor may not show the line numbers by default - look for an option to turn them on. Most editors should have this option available.

teammatt3 — Fri, 11 May 2007 18:33:52 +0000

Are you using notepad? Just hit ctrl g and type in the line number. Make sure word wrap is turned off, or it won't work.

timjpriebe — Fri, 11 May 2007 16:33:38 +0000

Use an editor that displays line numbers next to the lines.

For Windows, ScITE is one such editor.