F12 no longer brings up with URL - "Device Preview" vs Page title in browser

[rebeccav50811789]

I just updated my DreamWeaver and now when I try to view pages using F12 the URL now shows up a #########/preview/app/index.html instead of my actual development site url and the page title shows up as "Device Preview".

How do I get my F12 functionality back to the way it was before the update? I often have to share development pages before going live so need this ASAP. 

[Jon Fritz]

Yep, that's the new-ish Real Time Preview that uses Adobe's servers to show you your page as you work.

You can go back to Open in Browser/Preview in Browser pretty easily though.

1. Go to Edit > Preferences
2. Select the Real Time Preview category on the left hand side of the dialogue window
3. Check the box for "Default to Static Browser Preview"

[Nancy OShea]

I don't use them a lot but Real-Time Preview & Device Preview are handy for some things. See link below for details.

https://helpx.adobe.com/dreamweaver/using/previewing-pages.html

Mostly, I use right-click on an open tab and select Open in Browser. See screenshot.

Open in Browser

Or do as Jon suggested to permanently change the F12 shortcut from Preferences.  Your choice.