How to Enable & View the Java Console in a Mac

You must have administrative privileges to enable the Java Console.

The Mac OS X operating system has support for Java applets built in. However, by default, the Java Console tool is disabled and hidden. With the Java Console, users can see and correct any errors with the applet they are running. Any user with administrative privileges can enable the Java Console. Once the tool is enabled, the Java Console will appear as a separate window the next time you launch a Web browser.

Things You'll Need

• Mac OS 10.5 or later

Instructions

1. Log in to your Mac with an account that has administrative rights.

2. Click on the "Finder" icon in the dock to open a new window.

3. Navigate to the "Applications" section of your hard drive and open the "Utilities" folder.

4. Double-click on the item labeled "Java Preferences."

5. Go to the "Advanced" tab at the top of the window.

6. Scroll down to the "Java Console" section and select the "Show Console" radio button.

7. Restart your Web browser and load a Java applet. The Java Console will now appear in a separate browser window.

References

• OANDA: Viewing the Java Console