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How do I know it's quirk mode?

Is there a way to tell if it's quirk mode

         

flashfan

1:27 pm on Jun 28, 2005 (gmt 0)

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When browser renders a page, if there are problems, it may render it with quirk mode. How can I know if this happens? Thanks.

bcolflesh

1:36 pm on Jun 28, 2005 (gmt 0)

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If you use Firefox, the Web Developer extension shows Quirks mode on/off via a checkmark on the right:

[chrispederick.com...]

dlefree

3:55 pm on Jun 28, 2005 (gmt 0)

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The W3C validator should be able to help with determining whether or not a page is displaying in quirks mode (which is usually related to an invalid or missing Document Type Definition or DTD).

Check out the W3C site at W3C.org - it's a great resource.

drhowarddrfine

4:31 pm on Jun 28, 2005 (gmt 0)

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Or just make sure there is a proper doctype at the head by viewing the source.

encyclo

9:11 pm on Jun 28, 2005 (gmt 0)

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In Firefox, right-click on the page and select View Page Info. It will list the Render Mode as either Quirks Mode or Standards Compliance Mode.

Dijkgraaf

10:38 pm on Jun 28, 2005 (gmt 0)

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Like this thread is showing in Quirks Mode :)

Robin_reala

11:13 pm on Jun 28, 2005 (gmt 0)

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Favelet for IE courtesy of SuzyUK:

[webmasterworld.com ]

(where is Suzy anyway? Haven't seen her around in a while...)