why won't my .html file open in safari or chrome?

I have tried google/chrome and safari. It just hangs up on "loading" I can get the file into my download file on my Mac but it won't open.

MacBook Air 15″, macOS 15.2

Posted on Jun 29, 2025 3:34 PM

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doodles999 Author

Level 1

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Jul 9, 2025 10:59 PM in response to doodles999

I did a complete shut down and reboot and it worked but I don't know what caused the problem.

Jun 29, 2025 4:42 PM in response to doodles999

Did you try opening it with Safari?

Perhaps your code relies on a source you haven't got (perhaps a javascript or alike)?

John Galt

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Jun 29, 2025 4:21 PM in response to doodles999

Consider the possibility of an error in your website code.

MrHoffman

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Jun 29, 2025 4:22 PM in response to doodles999

Update to macOS 15.5, and try again.

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