How do I check for syntax errors in my Apache web server configuration

Question

How do I check for syntax errors in the configuration of my apache server without having to restart or reload the rules? This would be preferably done from the terminal/command line.

Answer 1

If syntax is ok:

sudo apache2ctl configtest

Will reply with:

Syntax OK

Answer 2

You can use this as well if you don't have httpd.

apachectl configtest