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Q: 

my div tags are a mess

what program is good to tidy up or highlight matching div tags?

I'm really confused at what div tags remain to be closed after nesting a few. I'm using notepad++ at the moment and it doesn't work brilliantly with divs unless I'm doing something wrong.

+1  A: 

Use Visual Web Developer

Josh Stodola  2009-09-16 16:07:15
I've always used a mixture of VWD and Notepad++. Always worked nicely for me.
Sivvy  2009-09-16 16:13:35
thanks, I might try this at some point. But for now the HTML tidy link did the trick.
conspirisi  2009-09-16 16:44:19
It does so much work for you, I urge you to check it out. Seriously.
Josh Stodola  2009-09-16 18:14:18
+2  A: 

I'd definitely consider using HTML-Tidy

simplemotives  2009-09-16 16:10:14
+2  A: 
  • Write a closing tag when you write the opening tag
  • Use proper indentation
Joe Philllips  2009-09-16 16:10:29
A: 

What version of Notepad++ are you using? I'm using a fairly recent one, and it hi-lights the closing/opening tags when you click on one.

Also, indentation is a big help. ..You could try cutting down on nested divs too. ;)

Chesham  2009-09-16 22:17:11
v5,4,1 actually it does hilight them, but I had to use html-tidy first for some of my div sections, as an over abundance of div tags confused it.
conspirisi  2009-09-22 13:46:52

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