How Do I Use Chrome As A Text Editor?

Hey Annette,

You can access the source code of the page by right clicking anywhere on the page and selecting "inspect element"

From there you will be able to edit the HTML and CSS.

You could try this or this. If you could link to the video you saw it in then some might be able to give you a better answer to your question

EDIT: Oh, I didn't realize you was talking about the web inspector.

The Chrome Inspector can also be opened by pressing CTRL+SHIFT+i.

Hi, Calvin and Lloyd, I didn't want to "inspect element" although that's useful. I want to be able to write my own html and css files.

Here is Guil: http://teamtreehouse.com/library/css-foundations/css-gradients/linear-gradients-2 he mentions he is using Chrome at 1:45.

Andrew, I tried that Chrome app, but it doesn't look like Guil's workspace.

Thanks, everyone, for trying. I need to figure out how to email Guil maybe!

Annette

Thanks, Guys! That is explains it. I would love to use the Sublime text but it does cost.

Windows 7. I've been playing around with Chrome and if I open my html files in Chrome, then I can edit them by holding shift, control, and I.

Using windows you have so many text editors available to you. Choosing the best text-editor is based on the personal preference. I would suggest to start with Notepad++. It is a free text-editor and it will be more than good enough to start with. After you become more comfortable with coding than I suggest to move up to a more powerful text editor like sublime text so you can really appreciate all the features it provides.

Also, your method of editing your files from chrome is also a great way to see your changes right before your eyes.

Happy Learning

Thank you so much for your help with text editors. I'm trying Notepad++ and a few on Chrome.