IE8 Developer Tools Tips & Tricks - #3: Customize HTML Source Viewer

Developer typically look at the HTML Source to locate possible coding issues. Notepad is not an ideal viewer as it lacks the sophistication of EditPlus or NotePad++ or any of the numerous editors. Luckily it is easy to change the viewer in IE8 (RC1).

Hit F12 to invoke Developer Tools. From the menu, choose File > Customize Internet Explorer View Source and then from the cascading menu, select Other. This will allow you to specify the path of your favorite editor's executable. Once you set it, the HTML Source will be shown in your favorite editor whenever you choose View Source from the browser.

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