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Open the console for troubleshooting

Written by Richard Lombos

Purpose

When troubleshooting a web issue, support may ask you to “open the console.” The console helps view error messages or logs that explain what’s happening behind the scenes on a webpage.


Step-by-Step Instructions

Option 1: Using Keyboard Shortcuts

  1. Windows or Linux

    • Press Ctrl + Shift + J

  2. Mac

    • Press Command (⌘) + Option (⌥) + J

This opens the Console tab directly.


Option 2: Using Chrome’s Menu

  1. Open Google Chrome.

  2. Go to the page where you’re experiencing the issue.

  3. Click the three vertical dots (⋮) in the upper-right corner.

  4. Select More Tools → Developer Tools.

  5. Click the Console tab at the top of the panel that appears.


If The Errors are Too Long to Display: How to Copy Console Logs

  1. Right-click inside the console area.

  2. Select Save as… to export logs, or Copy → Copy all messages.

  3. Paste or attach the logs when reporting your issue.


Quick Reference Summary

Platform

Shortcut

Menu Path

Windows/Linux

Ctrl + Shift + J

Menu → More Tools → Developer Tools → Console

Mac

⌘ + Option + J

Menu → More Tools → Developer Tools → Console

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