Hi,
Is there a good alternative to Firebug that I could use with IE 7 and 8?
I'm interested in modifying CSS/HTML on the go, as well as debugging some of the java script and viewing the positions of certain elements on the page.
THank you
A:
I don't think you get something like firebug for the IE but you can debug your page by checking the Disable Script Debugger from the IE Tools options.
Salil
2010-07-16 09:50:48
+2
A:
Press F12 (or Tools/Developer Tools on menu) in IE to open the Developer Tools - this has some of the functionality of Firebug, including editing CSS on the go and debugging Javascript
barrylloyd
2010-07-16 09:50:57
+5
A:
IE8 (also IE7) comes with Developer Tools. You can use it for debugging and a lot of things.
Kangkan
2010-07-16 09:51:24
I have been using developer tools for debugging the javascript, but mainly i'm interesting in coordinates and styling of certain divs on the page. I'd like to select an element (e.g. div or image) and view it's coordinates and the CSS associated with that element.
vikp
2010-07-16 09:55:04
This can be done in DT. Once DT is open click Ctrl+B then you should be able to select an element. Then you can use the Style and Layout tabs to see CSS and co-ordinates
barrylloyd
2010-07-16 09:58:56
Yes, you can inspect the DOM, CSS, layout, attributes etc.
Kangkan
2010-07-16 10:01:25
Works, great stuff!
vikp
2010-07-16 10:02:51
+2
A:
There is something called firebuglite which is a subset of firebug. It works in IE6+ browsers. Checkout the following link for more info:
Vijey
2010-07-16 10:40:15
A:
The best JavaScript debugger for IE is probably Visual Studio. Developer Tools would probably cover your needs, but if you feel you need more power then check out Visual Studio. There's a free version, haven't tried the 2010 version though.
rlovtang
2010-08-29 18:32:12