Enable javascript in browser internet explorer

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Summary

Many Internet Web sites contain JavaScript, a scripting programming language that runs on the web browser to make specific features on the web page functional. If JavaScript has been disabled within your browser, the content or the functionality of the web page can be limited or unavailable. This article describes the steps for enabling JavaScript in web browsers.

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Internet Explorer

To allow all websites within the Internet zone to run scripts within Internet Explorer:

  1. On the web browser menu, click Tools or the "Tools" icon (which looks like a gear), and select Internet Options.

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  2. When the "Internet Options" window opens, select the Security tab.

  3. On the "Security" tab, make sure the Internet zone is selected, and then click on the "Custom level..." button.

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  4. In the Security Settings – Internet Zone dialog box, click Enable for Active Scripting in the Scripting section. 

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  5. When the "Warning!" window opens and asks, "Are you sure you want to change the settings for this zone?" select Yes.

  6. Click OK at the bottom of the Internet Options window to close the dialog.

  7. Click the Refresh button to refresh the page and run scripts.

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To allow scripting on a specific website, while leaving scripting disabled in the Internet zone, add the specific Web site to the Trusted sites zone:

  1. On the web browser menu, click Tools, or the "Tools" icon (which looks like a gear) and select Internet Options.

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  2. When the "Internet Options" window opens, select the Security tab.

  3. On the "Security" tab, select the Trusted sites zone and then click the Sites button.

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  4. For the website(s) you would like to allow scripting, enter the address within the Add this website to the zone text box and click Add. Note: If the address does not begin with "https:", you many need to uncheck "Require server verification (https:) for all sites in this zone". 

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  5. Click Close and then click OK at the bottom of the Internet Options window to close the dialog.

  6. Click the Refresh button to refresh the page and run scripts.

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Google Chrome

To enable JavaScript in Google Chrome, please review and follow the instructions provided at Enable JavaScript in your browser to see ads on your site.

Mozilla Corporation’s Firefox

To enable JavaScript in Firefox, please review and follow the instructions provided at JavaScript settings for interactive web pages.

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Updated at: Mar 28, 2022

This guide will step you through the process of JavaScript enabled in Internet Explorer.

  1. Select the "Tools" menu

    In Internet Explorer 6, 7 or 8, "Tools" is a menu at the top of the screen:

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    In Internet Explorer 9 and higher, "Tools" is found by clicking the gear icon on the right-hand side of the browser window:

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  2. Select "Internet Options"

    In Internet Explorer 6, 7 or 8, "Internet Options" is the bottom menu item:

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    In Internet Explorer 9 and higher, "Internet Options" is the second-last option:

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  3. Click the "Security" tab

    The window which has just appeared will have a tab labeled "Security"; please click it:

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  4. Click the "Custom Level..." button

    Enabling or disabling JavaScript in Internet Explorer involves setting a custom security level; so click the button to modify it.

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  5. Scroll down and change the Active Scripting setting

    Internet Explorer refers to JavaScript as "Active Scripting". Scroll down to the section titled "Scripting". There is a sub-section called "Active scripting". Click the option "Enable" to enable Javascript. Press the "OK" button to save this change.

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  6. Confirm the change

    Because you are changing an important setting, Internet Explorer will prompt you to confirm that you really want to do this. Press the "Yes" button to confirm this change.

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  7. Close "Internet Options"

    You are now returned to the original "Internet Options" window. Press the "OK" button to close it and return to your normal web browsing.

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JavaScript is now enabled

Congratulations, you just enabled JavaScript. Confirm that JavaScript is now enabled.

Why JavaScript is not working in Internet Explorer?

Internet Explorer When the "Internet Options" window opens, select the Security tab. On the "Security" tab, make sure the Internet zone is selected, and then click on the "Custom level..." button. In the Security Settings – Internet Zone dialog box, click Enable for Active Scripting in the Scripting section.

Does Internet Explorer have JavaScript?

As with most modern browsers, Internet Explorer supports JavaScript, which is enabled by default to allow users view dynamic interactions like display ads and animations on web pages.

How do I enable cookies and JavaScript in Internet Explorer 11?

Settings > View advanced settings. Scroll down to Cookies, and select Don't block cookies Internet Explorer In Internet Explorer, in the menu bar, select Tools > Internet options > Privacy > Advanced. Select Accept or Prompt under First-party Cookies, and Accept or Prompt under Third-party Cookies. Select OK.

What is JavaScript in Internet Explorer?

Enabling JavaScript in Internet Explorer will allow you to view websites and web pages that have been developed using this type of programming language. JavaScript can be enabled from the Internet Options menu within Tools in Internet Explorer.