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Live server is not possible without body or head tag

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HI! I tried running live server on my vscode today and I keep getting the prompt "live server is not possible without body or head tag. I ran the same live server yesterday and it worked fine. What can be done about it please?

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- [ ] Chrome (desktop) version XX
- [ ] Firefox version XX
- [ ] Safari (desktop) version XX
- [ ] IE version XX
- [ ] Edge version XX

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Issue Analytics

  • State:closed
  • Created a year ago
  • Reactions:1
  • Comments:22 (7 by maintainers)

github_iconTop GitHub Comments

2reactions
ritwickdeycommented, May 5, 2022

Hey, it means your html doesn’t have <body> or <head> tag.

Can you show me a full screenshot of vscode window?

1reaction
ritwickdeycommented, May 5, 2022

Please create a file and paste this HTML.

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
  <head></head>
  <body>
    Hello World
  </body>
</html>

Now try to open the file using Live Server. It should not give that warning message.

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