This is the most common point of confusion. When you open a regular .html file locally (e.g., file:///C:/my-page.html ), your browser renders it instantly. However, if you try to open an .shtml file locally using the same method, you will likely see the raw, unparsed code, or your browser may not render it correctly at all.
: The web server sends the file directly to your browser without changing it. view shtml link
Note: You will see the tags. Because the server processes these instructions before delivery, you will only see the final, compiled HTML output. 2. Check the Network Tab This is the most common point of confusion