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How to use the Quick Source tool to quickly view an element's source code?

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The Quick Source tool is a convenient quick debugging feature that allows you to view the HTML structure and CSS styles of a selected element directly in the console window or during inspection without constantly switching between the main developer panels.

This feature is especially useful when performing quick tasks where you need to simultaneously see the visual representation of the page and a small snippet of a specific block's markup. It helps maintain working context and prevents loss of focus on secondary interface elements.

To invoke the quick view, you can use the element's context menu on the page by selecting the corresponding item, or use a special quick access keyboard shortcut assigned in your developer environment settings.

Right-click on the desired element on the page.
Select the quick source view option in the context menu.
Examine the markup and styles in the popup inspector window.
Close the window after completing the quick analysis.

Such a targeted approach to debugging improves the overall ergonomics of working with developer tools. By combining standard panels with quick viewing features, developers can significantly speed up the process of finding and fixing local interface bugs.

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