PHP output tag is not working

Question

I installed a new WAMP on my computer (before I used XAMPP - everything was good as I remember). My problem is the php output tag (<?= ?>) which is not working (in the browser when I click on show sourcecode it is appears exactly in the file - so it is not processed...)

Am I wrong something? Is there an option in php.ini to turn on this tag? I need this tag.

Code how I tried:

<?php
 $examples = "Some text...";
?>
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
    <head>
        <title>Examples</title>
    </head>
    <body>
        <h1>Examples</h1>
        <ul>
            <?= $examples ?>
        </ul>
    </body>
</html>

John Conde · Accepted Answer · 2012-05-03 14:42:03Z

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You can turn it on updating the php.ini to allow short tags. Mouseover the PHP menu option in WAMP and look for settings. Set short_open_tag to on.

edited May 3, 2012 at 14:42

answered May 3, 2012 at 14:28

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Wiseguy Over a year ago

As an aside, starting with PHP 5.4 <?= ?> syntax is available regardless of short_open_tag being on or off.

John Conde Over a year ago

Thanks for the exact setting name. I was doing this from memory and couldn't remember the exact setting name.

Userbn · Accepted Answer · 2012-05-03 14:33:07Z

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You can update your php.ini. But i think it's better to use the classic tags to avoid problem with xml tag

answered May 3, 2012 at 14:33

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