How to Open an HTML File in Google Chrome

Several different ways you can do this

Understanding HTML code and how to work with it can go a long way. You can use it in your everyday work, like creating HTML signatures to make your email communication more professional. Another unusual but handy way to use HTML is for saving web pages to Word documents.

However, it can all be a little confusing if you’ve never worked with an HTML file before. Let’s start at the beginning by learning what those files are, as well as how to open and view an HTML file in Chrome.

What’s An HTML File?

HTML stands for Hypertext Markup Language and is a web-based scripting language. Its main purpose is to create and structure web pages. Files with the HTML (or HTM) extension only contain text and references to other files, like images or video.

There are many different programs that you can use to make and edit an HTML file. However, you can use any simple text editor to open and read it as text. When you want to see what the web page looks like, you need to run this HTML file using a web browser.

Google Chrome recognizes HTML, and you can use it to open any file with an “.html” extension.

How To Open An HTML File In Chrome

There’s more than one way to open an HTML file in Chrome.

If you’re already running your browser, you can open an HTML file in Chrome without having to locate it on your computer first.

You can also use a keyboard shortcut to open a file in Chrome. Open a new tab in Chrome, then pressCtrl(Windows) orCmd(Mac)+ O. It will bring up the sameOpen Filemenu. Find your HTML file and open it.

If the shortcut didn’t work, it might be that your browser has a different set of hotkeys for this command. You can always check it in your browser settings. There are a lot of different features that you can use with the help keyboard shortcuts in Google Chrome. You can learn to switch between tabs, create Google Calendar events, and evenswitch Incognito Mode on and off quickerwith the right shortcuts.

You can also just drag and drop the HTML file right into a new tab. Chrome will then automatically open the page.

In case you need to do a little more than just view the page but also view the HTML source code, Chrome allows you to do that as well.

There are a few different ways to do it. The most basic one is to open your HTML file in a new tab in Chrome. Then right click on it, and chooseView Page Sourcefrom the menu.

If you’re looking to use a more interactive tool and want to see how the changes you make affect the web page straight away, you can use the developer tool in Chrome.

To do that, open the HTML file in a new tab. Then click on thethree vertical dotsicon in the upper right corner of the window. In the drop-down menu, chooseMore Tools>Developer Tools.

On the right side of your screen, go to theElementstab to see the detailed source code of your web page.

How To Open An HTML File From Your Smartphone

If you’re using your smartphone, you can also use different methods to open an HTML file in Chrome.

Locate the HTML file you want to open on your phone and click on it. It will bring up theOpen withmenu, where you can choose from the list of apps that you can use to view the web page. Select Chrome to open the file.

Launch the Chrome browser on your phone and open a new tab. Typefile:///sdcard/into the address bar, which will open your SD storage. From there, navigate to the file you want to open and tap to view it.

Learn To Understand HTML

Learning little tricks and understanding HTML better can give you more freedom when working with both code and text. One good example is learninghow to embed HTML into a Google document, among other things.

Do you ever work with HTML files? Do you find it difficult? Share your experiences with us in the comments below.

Anya is a freelance technology writer. Originally from Russia, she is currently a full-time Remote Worker and Digital Nomad. With a background in Journalism, Language Studies, and Technical Translation, Anya couldn’t imagine her life and work without using modern technology on a daily basis. Always looking out for new ways to make her life and location-independent lifestyle easier, she hopes to share her experiences as a tech- and internet-addict through her writing.Read Anya’s Full Bio

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