(PHP,xampp) syntax error in every code I test

Question

I get a " Parse error: syntax error, unexpected" error for whatever I print.

The error "Parse error: syntax error, unexpected '"test"' (T_CONSTANT_ENCAPSED_STRING) in C:\xampp\htdocs\firstfile\test.php on line 3"

The code I tested

<?php

 echo 'test';

  
 ?>

A basic code, but the error persist.

How to solve this problem?

arkascha · Accepted Answer · 2014-04-06 18:06:29Z

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Could it be that what you posted is not the actual file that is executed? Certainly that file is fine syntactically, so there must be some stupid mistake somewhere. I see that the faulty file is inside a folder firstfile. You are really sure this posted file is that file inside the folder?

What is especially outstanding here are the double quote chars in the error message which simply are not present in the file you posted.

When an error like this remains unchanged whatever you do, then typically you edit the wrong file.

answered Apr 6, 2014 at 18:06

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Duaa Isaa Over a year ago

Thank you for the reply. I tried to make many files an folders, but no use. I will try to reinstall "xampp". It was the last resort.Thanks.

arkascha Over a year ago

Ok, but the idea is not to make many attempts in the hope that something works, but to narrow the issue down. I suggest you remove all files from the htdocs folder, really wipe it, not just a bit. Then make a test request which should give an error "not found". Then create a single new file and request that.

Duaa Isaa Over a year ago

I tried that, but the same error occurs. I tried to change the encoding to "UCS-2" and then return it to ANSI again, and the file worked like a magic!. I really have no idea what the cause of the problem. But thanks your comment gave me a hint to try that.

arkascha Over a year ago

Which encoding did you change?

Duaa Isaa Over a year ago

The test.php file from ANSI to "UCS-2 and then returned it back.

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