View source.editor.external

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The title given to this article is incorrect due to technical limitations. The correct title is view_source.editor.external.

This article describes the preference view_source.editor.external. To add, delete, or modify this preference, you will need to edit your configuration — do not edit this article.

Background

This preference controls whether the internal View Source viewer or an external program should be used.

Possible values and their effects

False

Use the internal viewer. (Default setting)

True

Use the program specified by view_source.editor.path.

Caveats

  • This preference does not affect typing in view-source:// URLs into the address bar, View Selection Source, or links from the Javascript Console.

First checked in

2005-11-21 by Gavin Sharp.

Has an effect in

  • Firefox (1.6a1 and above)

Related bugs

Related preferences

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