What is JavaScript?

JavaScript is a programming lanuage that is added to standard HTML to create interactive documents. JavaScript should not be confused with Java, which is a seperate/different programming language.

How to Enable/Disable JavaScript

Below you will find step-by-step instructions on how to manually enable/disable JavaScript in several popular web browsers.

Microsoft Internet Explorer

  1. Once your browser is open, from the Tools menu, select Internet Options... .
  2. Choose the Security tab.
  3. Click the Custom Level button.
  4. Scroll down until you see the "Scripting" section. Select the "Enable" radio button for Active Scripting to enable JavaScript or deselect to disable JavaScript.
  5. Click the OK button.
  6. If you see a confirmation window, click the Yes button.

Mozilla Firefox for Windows

  1. Once your browser is open, from the Firefox menu (upper/left corner).
  2. Select Options.
  3. Click the Content tab.
  4. Select the Enable JavaScript checkbox to enable JavaScript or deselect to disable JavaScript.
  5. Click the OK button.

Google Chrome

  1. Once your browser is open, select the Tools menu. (the wrench in the upper-right corner).
  2. Click the Under the Hood link.
  3. Click the Content Settings button.
  4. Locate the JavaScript section.
  5. Select whether or not to allow JavaScript.
  6. Close the Options tab.

Apple Safari

  1. From the Safari Settings menu (gear icon, upper/right corner), click Preferences.
  2. Click the Security Tab.
  3. Select the Enable JavaScript checkbox to enable JavaScript or deselect to disable JavaScript.

Opera

  1. Once your browser is open, select the Opera drop-down menu and select Settings then Preferences.
  2. Click the Advanced tab.
  3. Click Content from the list on the left.
  4. Select the Enable JavaScript checkbox to enable JavaScript or deselect to disable JavaScript.
  5. Click the OK button.