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Debugging the user interface in Internet Explorer

Use the Internet Explorer developer tools to pinpoint your problem.

Before you begin

Before you execute these steps, make sure you have used Internet Explorer developer tools to set at least one breakpoint in a JavaScript (.js) file.

Procedure

  1. Clear your Internet Explorer browser cache.
  2. Perform the steps that lead to your bug until the developer tools reach your breakpoint.
  3. Debug the code as follows:
    • Press F11 to step through your code line by line.
    • Press F5 to refresh your Web page and run it from the top.
    • Press Ctrl+F to search in the code.
    • Select the Watch tab at right to examine variables and their values.