Reference number: CH000891

How do I enable / disable JavaScript in my browser?

Question:

How do I enable / disable JavaScript in my browser?

Answer:

Today, all browsers have JavaScript installed and enabled by default. If you wish to verify that JavaScript is enabled or wish to JavaScript follow the below steps for the Internet browser you're using. Keep in mind that JavaScript and Java are two completely different features of a browser, this document is for enabling / disabling JavaScript not Java.

If at any time you need to test if JavaScript is enabled or disabled see our JavaScript definition for a working example of a JavaScript that will work if enabled or display JavaScript is disabled when disabled.

Finally, keep in mind many features and portions of webpage's rely on JavaScript, if disabled you may encounter various errors when surfing the Internet.

Internet Explorer

1. Open Internet Explorer.
2. Click Tools.
3. Click Internet Options.
4. Within Internet Options click the Security tab.
5. In the Security tab click the Custom Level button.
6. Scroll down the list (close to the bottom) and locate "Active Scripting" and select "Disable", "Enable", or "Prompt" depending on if you want to enable or disable JavaScript.

Mozilla / Mozilla Firefox / Netscape

1. Open the browser.
2. Click Tools and then Options.
3. Click the Content button.
4. Within the Content section check the "Enable JavaScript" option to enable JavaScript or uncheck the JavaScript option to disable JavaScript.

Opera

1. Open Opera
2. Click Tools and click Quick Preferences or press F12
3. In the Quick Preferences check "Enable JavaScript" to enable JavaScript or uncheck it to disable JavaScript.

Additional information:

• See our JavaScript dictionary definition for additional information and help about this term.
• See our Java dictionary definition for additional information and help with this term.