How to Enable JavaScript in Dreamweaver CS3

Enable JavaScript for Dreamweaver CS3 by adjusting your web browser's settings.

Developed by Adobe Systems, Dreamweaver CS3 is desktop software that helps users of all skill levels create, edit and manage websites. It offers a visual design interface for people with novice-level experience, while also providing a powerful code-editing mode that lets more experienced users control the precise behavior and layout of their pages. Whichever mode you use, Dreamweaver offers a preview option that lets you view the changes you make to your site. However, this option is not tied to Dreamweaver; it simply opens the page in a web browser of your choosing. If you want to view JavaScript content, you must enable the functionality in your browser.

Instructions

Using Internet Explorer

1. Click "Tools" in the top menu bar and select "Internet Options."

2. Select the "Security" tab.

3. Click the "Custom Level" button.

4. Scroll down the list of options until you reach the "Scripting" heading.

5. Set the "Active Scripting" option to "Enable."

6. Click "OK" on each of the next two screens to confirm the change.

Using Firefox

1. Click "Tools" in the top menu bar and select "Options."

2. Select the "Content" tab.

3. Check the box labeled "Enable JavaScript."

4. Click "OK" to confirm the change.

Using Opera

1. Click "Tools" in the top menu bar and select "Preferences."

2. Select the "Advanced" tab.

3. Click the "Content" item on the left-hand side of the window.

4. Check the box labeled "Enable JavaScript."

5. Click "OK" to confirm the change.

Using Netscape

1. Click "Edit" in the top menu bar and select "Preferences."

2. Select the "Advanced" tab.

3. Check the box labeled "Enable JavaScript."

4. Click "OK" to confirm the change.

References

• Guides and Tutorials: Dreamweaver Tutorial, Previewing Web Pages
• Microsoft Support: How to Enable Scripting in Your Browser
• Mozilla Support: JavaScript
• Bob's Hobby: How to Enable JavaScript in Opera 9