How to Change Browser Settings Using Javascript

JavaScript is a programming language that is included in webpages to improve functionality and the display of webpages. It allows the integration of sounds, menus and different display features that enhance the look of webpages. Changing the JavaScript settings on your web browser, whether its Internet Explorer or Mozilla Firefox is very simple, and takes minutes to complete. Adjusting the JavaScripting settings ensures that you minimize scripting errors that occasionally diminish web browser performance.

Instructions

Internet Explorer

1. Launch your Internet Explorer toolbar and click the "Tools" button on the top menu.

2. Scroll down the Tools menu and click "Internet Options." Click the "Security" tab and click "Custom Level" to open the Security Settings window.

3. Scroll down the Security Settings window to "Scripting." Click the "Enable" radio button under each of the following categories:
   Active Scripting
   Allow paste operations via script
   Scripting of Java applets

4. Click "OK" to save the changes and "OK" again to close the Internet Options. Enabling these JavaScript settings on your web browser will improve display on many websites.

Mozilla Firefox

1. Launch your Mozilla Firefox web browser and click the "Tools" button on the top menu.

2. Scroll down the Tools menu and click "Options." Click the "Content" tab.

3. Place a check on "Enable JavaScripts" and click "Advanced." On the Advanced menu, select the additional functions you want JavaScript to perform. For example, if you want JavaScript to move or resize existing windows, place a check on the given option. Click "OK" to save the changes once you have selected what you want JavaScript to do.

4. Click "OK" again to close the Options console.

References

• Changing JavaScript Settings in Internet Explorer
• Changing JavaScript Settings in Mozilla Firefox