How do I load css files with a view in CodeIgniter?

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I am currently trying to load a css file into a CodeIgniter view in the follow manner:

<link rel="stylesheet" href="<?php echo base_url(); ?>css/style.css">

A blank page is loaded. It seems that when I call the base_url function in the view the page doesn't load because the same thing happens when I call base_url() else where in the view but the page actually loads without css when I remove the calls to that function. Is there something that I need to require in order for the page to load?

Have you actually loaded the URL helper in your controller, via $this->load->helper('url') ?? Also, a blank page usually means a fatal error, but you have error displaying turned off. Google it. — Aken Roberts
– Aken Roberts, Commented Jul 10, 2013 at 7:05
what is the value of <?php echo base_url(); ?>. what is the absolute path to css file. alternatively you can try file bug toll by given the suggested path and monitor if it loading at real-time — Ruwantha
– Ruwantha, Commented Jul 10, 2013 at 7:13

bizzehdee · Accepted Answer · 2013-07-10 07:07:10Z

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From: http://ellislab.com/codeigniter/user-guide/helpers/url_helper.html

This helper is loaded using the following code:

$this->load->helper('url');

The following functions are available:

...

You need to first load the helper either in the method called, or in the class constructor.

answered Jul 10, 2013 at 7:07

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Ruwantha · Accepted Answer · 2013-07-10 07:16:22Z

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Try import annotation.

<style> @import url('<echo base_url()?>/css/styles.css'); </style>

answered Jul 10, 2013 at 7:16

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Charles0429 · Accepted Answer · 2013-07-10 10:01:18Z

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You could do like this:

<link href="<?php echo base_url('assets/css/bootstrap.min.css') ?>" rel="stylesheet">

answered Jul 10, 2013 at 10:01

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