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08-04-2006, 05:51 AM

ZachCarter

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php question

how would you add a php script into a html document

the script is just a <?
/?>

when i add it the php just shows up in regular text

sorry i'm kinda noobish at coding

thanks - Zach

08-04-2006, 05:58 AM

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PHP Code:


			
<?



Some code here



?>

08-04-2006, 11:28 AM

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Well, when using php outside of a .php document i recommend using full opening tags.

PHP Code:


			
<?php



?>

08-04-2006, 01:04 PM

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It really doesn't matter if you use short code or long code. I have never seen a host that did not support short hand.

08-04-2006, 03:08 PM

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for compatibility reasons, I always use the tags no matter what type

Originally Posted by Jeff Andersen

Well, when using php outside of a .php document i recommend using full opening tags.

PHP Code:


			
<?php



?>

08-04-2006, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by LeetPCUser

It really doesn't matter if you use short code or long code. I have never seen a host that did not support short hand.

It's better to use long tags. There was an arguement in another thread about which is better.. which I won of course. :P

08-04-2006, 08:41 PM

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ok i was using <?

Some code here

?> and it wasn't working i'll add php

08-04-2006, 09:18 PM

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You need to make sure the ending of the page is .php (for example, index.php). I'm new to PHP as well, but i think that will solve it.

If it doesn't, you know not to listen to me ever again.