What is a workaround to quickly test a piece of code in Webflow without needing to save, close the panel, and publish?

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September 22, 2023

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When working on code in Webflow, it can be time-consuming to continuously save, close the panel, and publish in order to test your changes. However, there is a workaround that allows you to quickly test your code without going through this process. Here's how:

Open the panel: Start by opening the code panel in Webflow. This can be done by selecting the element you want to work with and clicking on the "Custom Code" tab in the right-hand sidebar.
Use the Web Inspector: Once the code panel is open, you can use your browser's Web Inspector tool. This tool allows you to make live changes to the code of your website without needing to save and publish.

In Google Chrome, you can access the Web Inspector by right-clicking on the element you want to inspect and selecting "Inspect" from the dropdown menu. This will open the Chrome Developer Tools.
In Firefox, you can access the Web Inspector by right-clicking on the element you want to inspect and selecting "Inspect Element" from the dropdown menu. This will open the Firefox Developer Tools.

Make live changes: With the Web Inspector open, you can navigate to the CSS or JavaScript file that you want to edit. Simply find the relevant code, make your changes, and see the results instantly in the browser. This allows you to test your code quickly without having to save, close the panel, and publish.
Save changes in Webflow: Once you are satisfied with the changes you've made using the Web Inspector, you can go back to Webflow and make the necessary adjustments in the code panel. This will ensure that your changes are saved within the Webflow platform.

By using the Web Inspector tool in your browser, you can quickly test and iterate on your code within Webflow without needing to go through the process of saving, closing the panel, and publishing after every change. This can save you valuable time and help streamline your workflow.

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