You can view HTML files in your web browser by opening them directly from your computer.
Here's how:
- Locate the HTML file: Find the HTML file on your computer's hard drive or storage.
- Right-click (or double-click on Mac): Right-click on the HTML file. On a Mac, you might need to double-click or use a two-finger click on the trackpad to simulate a right-click.
- Select "Open With": In the context menu that appears, choose the "Open With" option.
- Choose your browser: A list of applications will be displayed. Select your preferred web browser, such as Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Firefox, or Safari.
- View the HTML file: The HTML file will open in your chosen browser, displaying the rendered content based on the HTML code.
Alternatively, you can open your browser first, then use the File > Open File...
option (or similar, depending on your browser). Navigate to your HTML file and select it to open.
Example:
Imagine you have an HTML file named my_website.html
saved on your desktop. You would:
- Find the
my_website.html
file on your desktop. - Right-click on the file.
- Choose "Open With" from the menu.
- Select "Google Chrome" (or your browser of choice) from the list.
- The
my_website.html
file will open in Chrome, displaying the website.