Sharing your Codepen projects with others is a great way to get feedback, collaborate on projects, and show off your work. However, if you want to share your project without allowing others to edit it, you’ll need to take a few extra steps. Fortunately, it’s easy to share Codepen projects without editing code. By following the steps outlined below, you can quickly and easily share your projects with others, giving them the ability to view and interact with your work without the risk of accidental changes.
One of the simplest methods for sharing Codepen projects without allowing edits is to utilize the “View Only” link. When you share a Codepen project, you will be given a link that allows others to view and interact with your work. By default, this link will allow others to edit your project. However, you can easily modify this link to make it view-only. To do this, simply click on the “Share” button in the top right corner of the Codepen editor. In the “Share” dialog box, you will see a checkbox labeled “View Only.” Make sure that this checkbox is selected, then copy and share the provided link with others.
In addition to using the “View Only” link, you can also share Codepen projects without allowing edits by exporting them. When you export a Codepen project, you will create a ZIP file that contains all of the code and assets for your project. This ZIP file can then be shared with others, who can import it into their own Codepen accounts. To export a Codepen project, simply click on the “Export” button in the top right corner of the Codepen editor. In the “Export” dialog box, you will be given the option to choose between exporting your project as a ZIP file or as a Gist. Select the desired option, then click on the “Export” button to download the ZIP file. You can then share this ZIP file with others, who can import it into their own Codepen accounts to view and interact with your project.
Embed CodePen in the Body of Your Article
Embedding a CodePen snippet into the body of your article allows you to showcase interactive code examples without requiring your readers to leave your website or blog. This can be especially useful for demonstrating the functionality or appearance of a code snippet in real-time.
Create a CodePen Embed Link
- Navigate to the CodePen snippet you want to embed.
- Click the “Embed” button in the top-right corner of the CodePen window.
- In the “Embed Code” section, select the “Iframe” option.
- Copy the embed code provided in the text box.
Embed CodePen in HTML
To embed the CodePen snippet into your article’s HTML, follow these steps:
- Open your article’s HTML file in a text editor.
- Navigate to the desired location where you want to insert the CodePen snippet.
- Paste the embed code you copied earlier into your HTML.
- Save the changes to your HTML file.
The following table provides an example of HTML code used to embed a CodePen snippet:
| HTML Code | Description |
|---|---|
<iframe height="265" scrolling="no" src="https://codepen.io/username/pen/codepen-id/" frameBorder="no" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe> |
Embeds a CodePen snippet with a height of 265px, disables scrolling, and allows full-screen mode. |
Create a Snippet and Share the Link
Step 1: Create the Snippet
Navigate to CodePen’s online code editor at codepen.io. Once there, click on the “Create New Pen” button at the top of the page. This will open a new editor window with three panels: HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Input your code into the relevant panels and customize the settings as desired.
Step 2: Embed the Snippet
Once your code is ready, click on the “Embed” tab located at the bottom of the editor. This tab provides various options for embedding the snippet onto other platforms. Select the “Snippet” option and click on the “Copy” button. This will copy the HTML code for the snippet.
Step 3: Paste and Share
You can now paste the copied snippet code into any platform that supports HTML embedding. This could include a blog post, website, or social media platform. When the snippet is embedded, viewers can interact with the code and see its functionality without having to edit the original source code.
| Platform | Embedding Method |
|---|---|
| Blog Post | Paste the snippet code directly into the HTML of the post. |
| Website | Create a new HTML file, paste the snippet code, and include it as part of the site’s structure. |
| Social Media | Use a social media platform’s embedding tools to paste the snippet code. |
Use the Export Code Method
The Export Code method is a straightforward and efficient way to share your CodePen without allowing others to edit your code.
To export your CodePen, follow these steps:
- Open the CodePen you want to share.
- Click the “Export” button located in the top-right corner of the CodePen editor.
- Select the “Export Code” option from the dropdown menu that appears.
Once you select “Export Code,” CodePen will generate a ZIP file containing your HTML, CSS, and JavaScript code. You can then share this ZIP file with others, who can then import it into their own CodePen account.
Here’s a step-by-step guide to importing your exported CodePen:
- Create a new CodePen.
- Click the “Import” button located in the top-right corner.
- Select the ZIP file you exported previously.
- Your CodePen will be imported.
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How to Share CodePen Without Editing Code
Share a URL with Query Parameters
To share a CodePen without editing the code directly, you can use query parameters. Here’s how:
- Copy the following URL syntax:
https://codepen.io/username/pen/penID?query_string
Where:
– `username` is your CodePen username.
– `penID` is the ID of the CodePen you want to share.
– `query_string` is a list of query parameters you want to use. - Create a query string by adding parameters and values. Each parameter is separated by an ampersand (&), and each parameter-value pair is in the format:
parameter=value. - Possible query parameters include:
- Append the query string to the URL. For example, to share a CodePen with a dark theme, you would use the following URL:
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
theme-id |
Set the theme of the editor. |
editor |
Set the code editor to show (default: HTML). |
layout |
Set the layout of the CodePen (default: right). |
view |
Set the preview view to show (default: result). |
“`
https://codepen.io/username/pen/penID?theme-id=dark
“`
This will open the CodePen with the specified query parameters, allowing you to share your code without making any changes to the code itself.
Utilize the “Copy and Paste” Function
Step 1: View Your Codepen Project
Open the Codepen project you want to share by going to the website and signing in. Once you’re in the project, click the “View Pen” button.
Step 2: Copy the URL
The URL of your project will be displayed in the address bar of your browser. Select and copy this URL.
Step 3: Paste the URL
Go to the platform where you want to share your Codepen project, such as a social media post, an email, or a forum discussion. Paste the URL into the text field.
Step 4: Share the Link
Once you have pasted the URL, share the message or document as usual. The recipient will be able to click on the link to view your project.
Step 5: Embed the Codepen
Option A: Using the Embed Button
If you want to embed your Codepen project directly into a website or blog post, you can use the “Embed” button in the upper right-hand corner of the “View Pen” page. This will generate an HTML code snippet that you can copy and paste into your website.
Option B: Using an Iframe
If you don’t have access to the “Embed” button, you can also embed your Codepen project using an iframe. To do this, create an iframe element in your HTML code and set the source attribute to the URL of your Codepen project, as shown in the following example:
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