How Can I Turn on JavaScript on the Computer?

JavaScript is a programming language widely used on websites that allow users to interact with dynamic content. Websites also rely on JavaScript to implement complex sidebars and menus, as an alternative to proprietary solutions such as Adobe Flash. Since allowing websites to execute JavaScript code on your computer can be a security risk, Web browsers may be configured to disallow JavaScript in the default configuration used within a given organization. You can, however, enable JavaScript on your Web browser.

Instructions

Internet Explorer

1. Click "Tools" and select "Internet Options."

2. Click the "Security" tab.

3. Click "Custom Level," then select "Scripting," "Active Scripting," and "Enable" to turn on JavaScript.

Mozilla Firefox

1. Click "Edit," then select "Preferences."

2. Click the "Content" icon.

3. Select "Enable JavaScript," then click "Close."

Opera

1. Click "Tools," then select "Preferences."

2. Click the "Advanced" tab.

3. Click "Content," then select "Enable JavaScript."

References

• University of Wisconsin: Web Browsers---Enabling JavaScript
• Mozilla: Enabling and Disabling JavaScript