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Javascript

What is JavaScript?

JavaScript is a cross-platform scripting language developed by Netscape which is used by web developers to build dynamic menus, create forms etc.

Why do I need JavaScript to use this service?

How can I enable JavaScript?

To enable JavaScript in Internet Explorer for windows:

  1. From the "tools" menu choose "internet options"
  2. Click on the "security" tab (usually second from the left)
  3. Click on the "custom level" button
  4. Scroll down the page until you see the heading "Scripting". Beneath it is another heading, "Active Scripting". Make sure that you click on the button next to the word "Enable"
  5. You will probably have to close your browser and reopen it for the change to take effect

To enable JavaScript in Internet Explorer for Apple Mac:

In OSX:

  1. From the Explorer menu choose Preferences
  2. Click on Web Content
  3. There should be a heading on the bottom right of the screen saying Active Content
  4. Check the box next to Enable Scripting

In OS9

  1. From the Edit menu choose Preferences
  2. Click on the heading Web Browser
  3. Click on the link that says Web Content
  4. There should be a heading on the bottom right of the screen saying Active Content
  5. Check the box next to Enable Scripting

To enable JavaScript in Netscape Navigator v4.0+:

  1. From the "Edit" menu, choose "Preferences"
  2. Click on "Advanced"
  3. Click in the check-box next to "Enable JavaScript"
  4. Click "OK"
  5. Click on the "Reload"button to activate JavaScript

To enable JavaScript in Netscape v6.0+:

  1. From the "Edit" menu, choose "Preferences"
  2. Click on the arrow next to "Advanced"
  3. Click on "Scripts & Plugins"
  4. At the top of the page it says "Enable JavaScript for"
    and below it says "Navigator" - check the box next to Navigator
  5. Click "OK"
  6. Click on the "Reload" button to activate JavaScript

 

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