Quick Fix: Ensure that you have {% load static %} at the start of your template, before utilizing the {% static %} tag. This directive loads the static template tags and enables their use in Django templates.
The Problem:
A Django application is encountering a ‘templatesyntax’ error with the message ‘invalid block on line 66: ‘static’ ; did you forget to register or load this tag.’ The error occurs specifically on line 66 of an HTML template file, and it is causing the application to malfunction. The issue seems to be isolated to this particular HTML file, as other template files in the application are working correctly. Attempts to delete and recreate the HTML file have not resolved the problem.
The Solutions:
Solution 1: Check for missing `{% load static %}` tag
In Django, when using the `{% static %}` tag in your templates, you need to ensure that you have the `{% load static %}` tag at the beginning of the template file, before any `{% static %}` tags. This tag loads the static template tags library, making them available for use in your templates. If you forget to include this tag, you will get a “templatesyntax error” message, indicating an invalid block on the line where you are using the `{% static %}` tag.
To resolve this issue, add the following line at the top of the template file that is causing the error:
<!-- template_raising_error.html -->
{% load static %}
<!-- Your HTML code -->
With this addition, Django will be able to recognize and process the {% static %} tags correctly, resolving the "templatesyntax error" and allowing you to use static files in your template.
Solution: Add `{% load static %} to the Top of the Template
To resolve the `templatesyntax` error regarding invalid block on line 66, ensure that you have loaded the `static` template tag at the top of the affected HTML file. The static tag allows you to use Django’s `staticfiles` app to include static files, such as CSS, JavaScript, and images, in your templates.
<pre><code>{% <b>load static</b> %}
<!-- rest of the file --></code></pre>
Video Explanation:
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