Comparing of HTML and HTM pages is a more complex process in comparison of the same procedure for simple text document since HTML pages contain two types of information: HTML code and the text itself. User might be interested in both. Sometimes, it is necessary to contrast HTML pages to view differences in codes, while, for example, web content writers might use Compare Suite to compare text contained in HTML pages without copying and pasting this text in a document.
Comparison of HTML pages is easier than ever
Compare Suit users from now on enjoy two types of HTML comparison: basic comparison (it is necessary to save HTML pages to your local drive) and a new HTML comparison feature which contrasts web pages just as they appear on the web, i.e. not as collection of images and code entities. Thus, HTML pages are displayed just as they are displayed in a web browser. Compare Suite uses traditional ways to highlight changes – various color schemes. Besides, it is possible to analyze changes in Preview mode or in DOM tree. The latter option is great if a user wants to review HTML code.
The new HTML comparison feature is quite helpful since sometime it is easier to look at web pages as they appear online, but not analyze code and text in between the line. However, IT savvy users may still compare codes by switching to DOM tree where all tags and HTML code is structured. Those who are interested in traditional HTML comparison may use Compare Source feature (bottom right button).
