Unable to see my code

[StarSant]

Having a problem viewing my code. I create a new file, type my code, save it, and test it with a browser. Works fine.

When I go back to the original text file, it opens, but it shows the browser output and not the original code. What am I doing wrong? I’m using a mac. Thanks!

[mshort1985]

are you just double clicking the file to re open the original text file? I’m assuming you named it with a .html at the end, in which case if you just double click it the most common default action would be to load it in a web browser. so if you want to view the code again you’ll have to open a text editor and either drag the file onto it or open it via the open menu option

[StarSant]

One file has a .html extension, the other a .php extension. Yes, when I double click the file, I get a browser window.

I opened the files through my text editor, and I get the same output, except on my text editor instead of a browser window.

On your recommendation, I tried dragging the file onto an opened text editor – that didn’t work.

Help!!!

[ddliu]

Are you in design mode?
There should be a button to switch between design mode and edit mode, or you can try to open it in another editor.

[StarSant]

I’m a newbie… I am completely unaware of such a design/edit mode button… I don’t have another editor, though I can download one.

Any suggestions on a good mac text editor? I hope that thats the problem, though I don’t think it is. When I set up MAMP, the htdocs folder came with an “index.php” file in it. Whenever I open that, it opens in plain text format, with all the code immediately visible. No problems. Its just with the files that I make that I’m encountering this issue. Thanks.

[mshort1985]

try Coda or Textmate on mac

[StarSant]

using Textmac. it seems to be addressing the problem. thanks!

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