Comparing an open file to a remote file

Comparing an open file to a remote file

You can compare a file open in Dreamweaver to its counterpart on the remote server.

To compare a file open in Dreamweaver to its remote copy:

In the Document window, select File > Compare with Remote.
The file comparison tool starts and compares the two files.

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You can also right-click the document tab along the top of the Document window and select Compare with Remote from the context menu.

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Comparing two files

Comparing two remote files

Comparing a local file to a remote file

Comparing a remote file to a local file

Comparing an open file to a remote file

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