Key Points

  • You can create PHP pages from scratch or convert an HTM/HTML page to PHP.

  • PHP includes will show as an include statement in Code view, but render in Design view as you would see it in a browser.

  • In order to use PHP to preview your pages locally with the Expression Web 2 Development Server, you must install PHP on your local computer.

  • Commonly used PHP script blocks can be inserted from the Insert menu.

  • Expression Web 2 uses IntelliSense for PHP, making it faster and easier to work with PHP in Code view.

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