The article by Victor Ayomipo highlights the utility of document.designMode, a feature that allows users to edit webpages directly in the browser. This mode enables developers, designers, and end-users to preview content changes quickly without additional software, making it a practical tool for validating design decisions in real-time. Surprisingly, many in the industry are just now discovering its existence despite it being available since Internet Explorer 6. The author demonstrates its capability for various use cases, promoting enhanced collaboration and efficiency in web development workflows.
document.designMode allows users to directly edit webpages, offering a live preview feature for changes without the need for additional tools or deployments.
It's like having an edit mode for the web, where you can click anywhere on a page to modify text, move elements, and delete content effortlessly.
I recently discovered document.designMode and was surprised to learn that many of my colleagues had also never encountered it before.
This feature has been available since Internet Explorer 6, yet it seems to be mostly overlooked by developers and designers today.
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