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How can I set the "View Source" page to show line numbers?

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Kenneth Steele
Kenneth Steele

I just want to be able to view the line numbers while viewing the source code from any webpage.

I just want to be able to view the line numbers while viewing the source code from any webpage.

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the-edmeister
the-edmeister

Use an external program for View Source, one that has numbered lines as a feature.
You need to set these two hidden preferences:
http://kb.mozillazine.org/View_source.editor.external
http://kb.mozillazine.org/View_source.editor.path