Disable scrolling bar in browser when viewing source code

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After reading this post I'm curious to know if it is possible to disable scrolling eg: overflow:hidden when viewing source code of a web page.

I have read that it is not professional to try to hide the source code of a web page and I agree with that so my question is more about "what can be done or not" and not about "should I do it or not".

Thank you.

Usually View source functionality is provided by an external application (not sure if in Chrome). When I view a source of a page, it's opened with Notepad++, can you imagine a JavaScript code, which could affect a programm run outside of the browser? — Teemu
– Teemu, Commented Apr 17, 2014 at 0:21

Marcus Wölk · Accepted Answer · 2014-01-12 19:36:59Z

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You can not hide the source code. But you can try to obfuscate the source to make it harder to reverse engeneer your code. If you use PHP than take a look at the free Html Encoder for ionCube. But be aware that your visitors can always see the DOM tree and reverse engeneer the code. And remember: When your visitors disabled javascript they can't access your site.

answered Jan 12, 2014 at 19:36

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nhaa123 · Accepted Answer · 2014-01-12 19:23:12Z

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Not possible and even if it was, it would be pointless, as one could always get the source otherways. E.g. cURLing it.

answered Jan 12, 2014 at 19:23

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