How to Enable JavaScript on a Mac

Whether you use Apple's Safari or Mozilla's Firefox Web browser on your Mac computer, you can enable JavaScript to allow dynamic websites to display properly. JavaScript makes Web pages more interactive with people surfing the page. However, allowing JavaScript to run opens the door to some viruses reaching your computer. In both browsers, the JavaScript settings are configured in the Preferences window. You can be either an administrator or a standard user on your computer to enable JavaScript.

Things You'll Need

• Mac running OS X 10.4 or later

Instructions

Safari Instructions

1. Launch Safari.

2. Click the "Safari" menu at the top and select "Preferences."

3. Click the "Security" tab at the top of the Preferences window.

4. Check the box next to "Enable JavaScript."

5. Close the Preferences window to save the settings.

Firefox Instructions

1. Launch Firefox.

2. Click the "Firefox" menu at the top and select "Preferences."

3. Click the "Content" tab at the top of the Preferences window.

4. Check the box next to "Enable JavaScript."

5. Close the Preferences window to save the settings.

References

• mlxchange: How to Enable JavaScript

Resources

• Read this Article in Spanish