Parse error: Syntax error, unexpected end of file in my PHP code

Question

I got an error:

Parse error: syntax error, unexpected end of file in the line

With this code:

Answer 1

I had the same error, but I had it fixed by modifying the php.ini and / or editing the PHP file!

There are two different methods to get around the parse error syntax.

Method 1 (Your PHP file)

Avoid in your PHP file this:

Make sure you put it like this

Your code contains

NOTE: The missing php after !

Method 2 (php.ini file)

There is also a simple way to solve your problem. Search for the short_open_tag property value (Use in your text editor with Ctrl + F!), and apply the following change:

; short_open_tag = Off

to

short_open_tag = On

According to the description of core php.ini directives, short_open_tag allows you to use the short open tag () although this might cause issues when used with xml ( will not work when this is enabled)!

NOTE: Reload your Server (like for example: Apache) and reload your PHP webpage in your browser.