How to Add JavaScripts to a Web Page With FrontPage

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JavaScripts are pieces of code designed to perform a specific action. For example, you can use a JavaScript code to make a box appear and ask a user for information, then insert that information into the page he or she views. This tutorial uses FrontPage 2000.

Difficulty: Moderately challenging

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

Microsoft FrontPage

Step 1

Open the JavaScript file using a word processing program, such as Notepad or EditPad.
Step 2

Select the entire document by choosing Select All from the Edit menu or pressing Control+A. Select Copy from the Edit menu to copy the code.
Step 3

Start FrontPage and open the desired web. Open the page the JavaScript will be added to.
Step 4

Click on the HTML tab for the page, and position the cursor on the next line after the BODY tag.
Step 5

Select Paste from the Edit menu to paste the code.
Step 6

Choose Save from the File menu.
Step 7

Test the JavaScript by choosing Preview in Browser from the File menu.

Tips & Warnings

See "How to Learn About JavaScript," under Related eHows, for more information about JavaScripts.
There are many sources of free JavaScript code. See "How to Find Free JavaScripts Online," under Related eHows, for more information.
Most older browsers don't support JavaScript, so be sure to offer an alternative.