How to Access Chrome DevTools in Browser

In this tutorial, we’ll explain what Chrome DevTools is and guide you through the steps to open it in your browser.

Chrome DevTools is a powerful set of web development tools built directly into the Google Chrome browser. Whether you’re debugging HTML, monitoring network activity, or testing JavaScript code, DevTools provides all the tools you need to inspect and optimize web applications.

Steps to Access Chrome DevTools

Here are the different ways you can open Chrome DevTools in your browser:

• Using Right-Click: Right-click on any part of a web page and select “Inspect” from the context menu. This will open the DevTools panel.

 

 

• Using Keyboard Shortcut: Press Ctrl + Shift + I on Windows/Linux or Cmd + Option + I on Mac to launch DevTools instantly.
• Using Chrome Menu:
  1. Click on the three vertical dots at the top-right corner of the Chrome window.
  2. Navigate to More tools > Developer tools.

 

Once opened, the DevTools panel will appear either docked to the bottom, right side, or as a separate window. You can switch between tabs like Elements, Console, Network, Sources, etc., depending on what you’re inspecting or debugging.

 

Chrome DevTools is an indispensable utility for understanding the inner workings of any web page. Whether you’re writing automated test scripts in Selenium or manually inspecting elements for bugs, knowing how to access and use DevTools can save you time and effort.