This guide will step you through the process of enabling JavaScript in your web browser.
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Introduction
JavaScript is a programming language that can be included in web pages to make them more interactive. For example, a JavaScript can be used to validate form input, create image rollovers, and to open those annoying pop-up windows.
Most modern browsers include JavaScript support. Information on enabling JavaScript in your browser can be found utilising the links below.
What is JavaScript?
JavaScript is a programming language that can run on your web browser. With JavaScript, you can make web pages more interactive and dynamic. For instance, you can create drop-down menus, detect how far down the page a user has scrolled, and so on.
In order to use JavaScript on your web pages, you need to enable it in your web browser. This document will show you how to do that for the most popular browsers used today.
How to enable JavaScript in your browser
In order to enable JavaScript in your browser, you will need to follow the instructions below depending on which browser you are using.
Google Chrome
1. Open the “Settings” menu by clicking the three dots in the upper-right corner of the window, then select “Settings.” Alternatively, type chrome://settings into Chrome’s address bar and press Enter.
2. Select “Show advanced settings” at the bottom of the page, then find the “Privacy” section.
3. Click the “Content settings” button under Privacy.
4. Locate the “JavaScript” section and select “Allow all sites to run JavaScript (recommended).” If you do not see this option, JavaScript is already enabled in your browser.
5. Close the Content Settings window and refresh any open pages in Chrome to finish enabling JavaScript.
Mozilla Firefox
1. Open Firefox, then select the three lines in the upper-right corner of the window and select “Preferences.” Alternatively, type about:preferences into Firefox’s address bar and press Enter.
2. Select “Content” from the options on left side of the page, then check the box next to “Enable JavaScript.” If this box is already checked, JavaScript is already enabled in your browser.
3. Close out of Preferences, then refresh any open pages in Firefox to finish enabling JavaScript..
Conclusion
As you can see, it is really easy to enable JavaScript in your browser. Whether you use Internet Explorer, Firefox, or Safari, all you need to do is follow the instructions above. Once you have enabled JavaScript, you will be able to take advantage of all the features that JavaScript has to offer.
