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View page source doesn't work for local files #8049

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cndouglas opened this issue Apr 3, 2017 · 0 comments · Fixed by #8404
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View page source doesn't work for local files #8049

cndouglas opened this issue Apr 3, 2017 · 0 comments · Fixed by #8404

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cndouglas commented Apr 3, 2017

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  • Did you search for similar issues before submitting this one?
    Yes.

  • Describe the issue you encountered:
    For local files (file://URL scheme), the View Page Source option does not work. The problem is most apparent with "rendered" files (e.g., HTML files).
    There are no errors or warnings in the browser-level dev tools console.

  • Platform (Win7, 8, 10? macOS? Linux distro?):
    macOS 10.12.x

  • Brave Version (revision SHA):
    0.14.1 (3de60d5)

  • Steps to reproduce:

    1. Open a local HTML file with File > Open File….
    2. Right-click anywhere and select View Page Source.
  • Actual result:
    Nothing happens.

  • Expected result:
    The source should be opened in another tab.

  • Will the steps above reproduce in a fresh profile? If not what other info can be added?
    Probably.

  • Is this an issue in the currently released version?
    Yes, 0.14.1.

  • Can this issue be consistently reproduced?
    Yes.

  • Extra QA steps:

    1. Open a local HTML file with File > Open File….
    2. Right-click anywhere and select View Page Source.
    3. Make sure the source is opened in another tab.
  • Screenshot if needed:
    None.

  • Any related issues:
    None.

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