How to Add the Date and Time to a Web Page

Once you've mastered HTML and are ready to tackle the basics of JavaScript, adding this small code to your web page allows users to see the date and time!

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

1. Learn HTML. Because HTML is the key to learning JavaScript, it is essential that you have the basics down.

2. Learn JavaScript. Most well-functioning date/time codes are written in JavaScript.

3. Visit sites that have the date and time on their page. You can select View Source from the View menu to look at the source code for the clock.

4. Go to websites that offer free scripts, such as HotStyle or Webmonkey. These sites offer step by step directions for using free scripts, as well as links to other free script sites.

5. Copy and paste the script to your web page. Test it in your browser before uploading to your web page.

Tips & Warnings

• If you use a free script, add a courtesy button or reference to the provider on your page.
• You may need to get permission before using JavaScript from another website. When in doubt, ASK!
• Not all browsers support scripts. Be sure to follow directions for providing alternates to scripts on your web page.