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Reference number: CH000525

Why am I unable to view a web page's source code?

Issue:

Why am I unable to view a web page's source code? 

Answers:

Every web page on the Internet should allow you to view the source code; there is no program or script that can disable this feature in the browser. However, users using Microsoft Internet Explorer may encounter an issue where the option to view a web page's source code is grayed out. This issue can be caused by any of the below reasons.

To many files in the Internet Cache

Make sure your Internet Cache / History is cleared out. Having too much information in the cache and/or corrupt files could cause various issues to occur in Internet Explorer. Information about how to clear the Internet Cache in your browser can be found on document CH000510.

Low system resources

Low system resources can cause this issue. Close any programs that you are not using, including Internet Explorer and then re-open Internet Explorer and you should be able to view the source.

Additional information:

  • See document CH000068 for additional information about making source code not viewable.

 

 

 

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