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Setting Up HTML Live Preview in Visual Studio Code

With HTML Live Preview in Visual Studio Code, you can instantly visualize the impact of your code changes, making the development process faster and more efficient.

Setting Up HTML Live Preview in Visual Studio Code

Now that you understand what HTML live preview is, let’s go through the steps to set it up in Visual Studio Code:

Step 1: Install Visual Studio Code
If you haven’t already, download and install Visual Studio Code from the official website. It’s available for Windows, macOS, and Linux.

Step 2: Install the Live Server Extension
To enable live preview, you’ll need to install the Live Server extension. Follow these simple steps:

Open Visual Studio Code.
Click on the Extensions icon in the sidebar (or press Ctrl+Shift+X).
Search for “Live Server” in the Extensions Marketplace.
Click the Install button next to the Live Server extension.
Step 3: Open Your HTML File
Open your HTML file in Visual Studio Code.

You can do this by going to File > Open File and selecting your HTML file from your project directory.

Step 4: Start the Live Server
Once your HTML file is open, right-click anywhere in the file editor and select “Open with Live Server.” This will launch a development server and open your HTML file in your default web browser.

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