Why can't we attach an HTML file?

jwes · 08-08-2023, 07:08 PM

I tried to attach a small .html file to show a Sigil bug, but got 'Invalid File'. I changed it to .txt and it worked.

Aleron Ives · 08-08-2023, 08:02 PM

HTML files can contain malware (or at least point you to a website that does), so forums generally don't allow you to upload them.

DiapDealer · 08-09-2023, 11:45 AM

Just attach a small epub (uncopyrighted) to demonstrate potential Sigil issues. It's an accepted file-type for attachments and people won't have to take the time to get the html file into an epub in order to test.

08-08-2023, 07:08 PM	#1
jwes Enthusiast Posts: 39 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jul 2023 Device: none	Why can't we attach an HTML file? I tried to attach a small .html file to show a Sigil bug, but got 'Invalid File'. I changed it to .txt and it worked.

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08-08-2023, 08:02 PM	#2
Aleron Ives Wizard Posts: 1,026 Karma: 11500112 Join Date: Sep 2022 Device: Kobo Libra 2	HTML files can contain malware (or at least point you to a website that does), so forums generally don't allow you to upload them.

08-09-2023, 11:45 AM	#3
DiapDealer Grand Sorcerer Posts: 27,552 Karma: 193191846 Join Date: Jan 2010 Device: Nexus 7, Kindle Fire HD	Just attach a small epub (uncopyrighted) to demonstrate potential Sigil issues. It's an accepted file-type for attachments and people won't have to take the time to get the html file into an epub in order to test.