How to Turn on JavaScript

JavaScript is necessary in gaining access to a lot of features in the web browser such as Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox and Apple Safari. Turning on JavaScript makes online surfing more enjoyable and fruitful. Because it is an essential part of most websites, one must be knowledgeable on how to turn on JavaScript.

Here are the steps on how to turn on JavaScript on some popular web browsers at present:

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Turn on JavaScript for Microsoft's Internet Explorer
1. Open the web browser for Internet Explorer.
2. Select "Tools" in the menu bar which is at the top of the screen.
3. Choose and click the tab marked "Security."
4. Below the box, choose and click "Custom Level."
5. Scroll down until one comes across "Scripting."
6. Look for the area labeled "Active Scripting" and choose "Enable."
7. Click OK. Now JavaScript is turned on.

Turn on JavaScript for Mozilla Firefox
1. Open the web browser for Mozilla Firefox.
2. Select "Tools" in the menu bar which is at the top of the screen.
3. Choose the tab marked as "Content."
4. Click the box to leave a check mark to the option "Enable JavaScript."
5. Click OK. Now JavaScript is turned on.

Turn on JavaScript for Apple Safari
1. Open the web browser for Apple Safari.
2. Select "Preferences" in the menu bar which is at the top of the screen.
3. Choose and click the tab marked "Advanced."
4. Choose and click the tab marked "Scripts & Plug-ins."
5. Click the box to leave a check mark to the option "Enable JavaScript."
6. Click OK. Now JavaScript is turned on.

Error messages appears on screen sometimes whether JavaScript is turned on or off for the web browser. If JavaScript elements failed to run even if the steps above were strictly followed, it is most probably due to the disabling feature of the computer's firewall settings or its security software.

Go and check the computer's firewall settings and security software. Visit their Help menus to get assistance on how to disable the blocking of JavaScript.

Remember also to always download the latest patches for the web browser. In case the browser is being upgraded, always read first the readme.txt and "Help" menu. These might contain essential information.

The internet connection might as well affect the performance of the web browser and JavaScript's elements. A slow connection could hinder the loading of a web page and might result in popping error messages.

There are also suspicious scripts that can damage the web browser's performance. Be cautious in going to untrusted websites especially websites that allows the downloading of pirated software products. It is necessary to keep the computer's anti-virus software updated.

If one knows how to turn on JavaScript, web browsing activities would be much smoother and easier. Keep in mind that all scripts would run without a problem if the computer's programs are updated.

How to Turn on JavaScript

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