How to open developer tools?

The web developer tools included with most major Internet browsers are helpful for several reasons, including debugging code and testing changes to HTML, CSS, and JavaScript in real-time. Follow the instructions to learn how to open developer tools in Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Internet Explorer.

Open Developer Tools in Google Chrome:

• Open Google Chrome and head to the three dots in the top right corner.
• Hover over the More Tools option from the dropdown menu.
• Select the Developer Tools option from the dropdown menu.
• You will be presented with a new section at the bottom of the screen displaying the developer tools.

You can also use the following keyboard shortcuts to access the developer tools:

For Windows: Ctrl + Shift + I or F12 key in Google Chrome.

For Mac: Command + Option + I

Open Developer Tools in Firefox:

• Open Firefox and head to the three horizontal lines in the top-right corner.
• Click on the More Tools option from the dropdown menu.
• Select the Web Developer Tools option from the dropdown menu.
• You will be presented with a new section at the bottom of the screen displaying the developer tools.

You can also use the following keyboard shortcuts to access the developer tools:

For Windows: Ctrl + Shift + I or F12 key in Mozilla Firefox.

For Mac: Command + Option + I

Opening Developer Tools in Safari:

To access the Safari developer tools, you must first enable that feature.

• Open Safari Browser and tap Safari Menu in the top left corner.
• Select the Preferences option from the dropdown menu.
• On the preferences window, head to the Advanced tab.
• Check the "Show Develop Menu in Menu Bar" option.
• You will be presented with the Develop at the top of your screen.
• Click on the Develop Selector option from the top and select the Show Web Inspector option from the dropdown.

You can also use the following keyboard shortcuts to access the developer tools once you've enabled the feature:

For Mac: Command + Option + I