A method and apparatus for tracking execution of a VoiceXML document of a VoiceXML application by a VoiceXML execution client are disclosed. In one embodiment, the method includes trapping a desired VoiceXML document and executing the trapped document in an execution tracking mode as a function of marker information. The marker information is configured to enable a highlighting of a respective VoiceXML element within a listing of at least a portion of the VoiceXML document on a remote display.