There might be a day you will be unable to boot up your computer and possibility be stuck with your Android smartphone or tablet to work on your coding skills. It might be difficult to read the source code of a web page Via a small display, however it is possible even if there are no public options in the Google Chrome app for Android. Today, I will teach you how to view the source code of a web page in the Google Chrome Android application.
How to view the source code of a web page in Google Chrome for Android?
- Open the Google Chrome application on your Android smartphone or tablet.
- Visit the website that you wish to view the source code of.
- Look for the URL address bar at the top of the Chrome app.
- Add the following contents highlighted in red, before the URL ~ view-source:
If you are having any difficulties with the steps above, the screenshot below should help you understand the process better. The text highlighted by the red underline from the screenshot are “view-source:” and the URL of the web page that you wish to see the source code of.
If you are experiencing more issues or have a question that you will like an answer to, be sure to sign up for an account at our android forums and ask your question(s).
