What is "Inspect Element" (when I right click on a post number)?

[AnotherOldGuy]

I noticed that when I right click on a post number -- for example, to print a post or link it to another post -- the bottom most option I receive, which used to be "Copy Link Location", is now "Inspect Element".

Does anyone know what that is?

 

[BoyNextDoor]

It is a way to get a view of the DOM post script execution (if there are any scripts running on the page)


Why do I feel like I am going to regret answering?

 

[phrodeau]

A feature of Google Chrome that lets you see how much stuff is on the webpage before you load it.

 

[AnotherOldGuy]

It is a way to get a view of the DOM post script execution (if there are any scripts running on the page)


Why do I feel like I am going to regret answering?

Oh, boy ... you opened a door, didn't you...?

What's a DOM...?

What's script execution...?

Why's the sky blue...?​

JUST KIDDING!!

Seriously though, I was wondering whether it was something that I either needed to be concerned about or could put to good use. Since I don't have Chrome -- hell, my computer's so old I'm lucky to have the internet -- I guess it's no biggie to me.

Thanks for the responses, both of you!!