Dreamweaver editing problems

[sarahfisher]

Dreamweaver is not allowing me to edit in split mode or design mode, only the code.  Please can anyone let me know how to fix this, it is very time consuming losing this option

[Ben M]

Are you getting an error? Are you editing a template file by chance? Can you share a screenshot of what you are seeing?

[sarahfisher]

There isnt really a screenshot.

Basically if I am in split view, if I click either screen, it doesnt correspond with the other.  I can only edit in code view which is not acceptable

Also, it is not allowing me to use the link field to create links

[Jon Fritz]

What type of file (file extension) are you working with?

[sarahfisher]

html

[Jon Fritz]

In the bottom of your document window, is there a green check, or red x icon...

...if you're seeing the red x (as shown above), you have code errors that could be confusing DW. Clean up any code errors you have by visiting https://validator.w3.org/nu/ and DW may start working again. If you're working with error free code, and it still acting up, you could try restoring DW's preferences which tends to fix a lot of strange behavior.

[sarahfisher]

Hi I checked that but the html and css are both green tick.

What does DW preference restore do?

[Jon Fritz]

It wipes DW's preferences file and restores the factory default, clearing out any coruptions that frequently cause odd behaviors.

If you use extensions, they'll need to be reinstalled, and your workspace will need to be reset, but it won't affect any of your site files (.html, .css, .js, etc).

[sarahfisher]

Ok, I have resent preferences and reinstalled and still same issues of not being able to edit...

[Ben M]

Can you upload the file somewhere for us to see or show us screenshots of what you are seeing?

[sarahfisher]

Hi Ben

OK, after re- re-setting it the edit problem seems to be resolved.  Thankyou.

Now I just need to continue to use it to see if the crashing problem is also resolved.

Thanks for all your help and suggestions....

[Nancy OShea]

OPTION 1: Switch to Design view (Ctrl + Shift + F11).

OPTION 2: In Live view, double-click on text or heading 'til you see a gold box. See screenshot.

Hope that helps.

[sarahfisher]

Thankyou Nancy

It seems to be working properly again now since I reinstalled!!  Appreciate your help tho.