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==Javascript is not working==
==Javascript is not working==
Ensure you have enabled Javascript in your application. On [[Firefox]], you can do this via "Tools -> Options -> Web Features (-> Advanced)".
Ensure you have enabled Javascript in your application. On [[Firefox]], you can do this via "Tools -> Options -> Web Features (-> Advanced)".
Version 1.0.6 changed the location to "Edit -> Preferences -> Web Features -> Enable JavaScript []"

Revision as of 21:42, 16 August 2005

What is Javascript?

Javascript is a programming language supported by many browsers which allows web page authors to have greater control over the user’s browsing experience. Javascript is often used to create fly-out menus, invoke pop-up windows, validate form data and so on.

Please note that Javascript is not Java!

Javascript is not working

Ensure you have enabled Javascript in your application. On Firefox, you can do this via "Tools -> Options -> Web Features (-> Advanced)". Version 1.0.6 changed the location to "Edit -> Preferences -> Web Features -> Enable JavaScript []"