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Javascript.options.strict

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This article describes the preference javascript.options.strict. To add, delete, or modify this preference, you will need to edit your configuration — do not edit this article.

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Background

JavaScript warnings are generated when code is executed that doesn't cause a run-time error, but is non-standard, poorly written, or prone to cause logic errors. This preference controls whether JavaScript warnings are logged to the JavaScript Console.

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Possible values and their effects

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True

Show JavaScript errors and warnings.

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False

Show JavaScript errors only. (Default)

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UI

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Mozilla Suite

Edit→Preferences→Debug→Show strict JavaScript warnings

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Recommended settings

Web developers, extension developers, and hackers should have this preference set to true.

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First checked in

1999-11-11 by Brendan Eich.

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Has an effect in

  • Netscape (all versions since 6.0)
  • Mozilla Suite (all versions since M11)
  • Phoenix (all versions)
  • Firebird (all versions)
  • Firefox (all versions)
  • Thunderbird (all versions)
  • Calendar (all versions)
  • Minimo (all versions)
  • SeaMonkey (all versions)
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Related preferences

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See also

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External links

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