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How to validate using W3C’s online validation tools

You can also validate your HTML code using: http://validator.w3.org
And your CSS code using: http://jigsaw.w3.org/css-validator/

Validating DotNetNuke

Using the W3C validation tools, you have the option to validate a page by: entering the URL, uploading your skin file, or entering the code direct into the page.

What you need to be aware of:

Validating HTML via a URL

The validation tools will not read a page that is created by DotNetNuke as valid code. Here you can see a list of the errors that are produced by DotNetNuke.
http://validator.w3.org/check?uri=http%3A%2F%2Fcss.dnncreative.com

How do I know if the validation errors are produced by my skin or DotNetNuke?

Once you have used the validation tool a few times, you will recognize which errors are created by DotNetNuke and you will be able to spot any errors created by your skin.

Is there an easier method?

Yes, if you follow the method below then you have a definite answer for the validation of your html.

Validating Skins | Page 6 of 9 | Validating HTML via File Upload

Downloads

	Title	Owner	Category	Modified Date	Size
	Testing a skin example files	Andy Stephenson	code	2/13/2006	Unknown	Download

Other areas of interest:

How to Install a skin and container in DotNetNuke
How to use skins and containers in DotNetNuke
The DotNetNuke Skinning Toolkit

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Skin design considerations
Creating a skin template

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How to install and configure the House of Nuke menu for a DotNetNuke skin
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