How to enable javascript on mac firefox
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Firefox 3.6 or laterTo enable or disable JavaScript in Firefox 3.6 or later:
To enable or disable Java in Firefox 3.6 or later:
Firefox 3.5To enable or disable Java and JavaScript in Firefox 3.5:
This is document aeet in the Knowledge Base. F.A.QWhy do I need JavaScript enabled on Mozilla Firefox?JavaScript is a popular programming language that's essential for modern websites to function correctly on Mozilla Firefox. It powers most of the dynamic features you see on web pages, including button clicks, navigations, and form submissions. Enabling JavaScript in your Firefox browser is an easy process. In fact, it should only take you only a minute or so to complete. How do I know if JavaScript is working on Mozilla Firefox?On Mozilla Firefox, JavaScript is enabled by default, but you can check it reasonably quickly to verify if it is working correctly. To do that, simply input "about:config" into the Address Bar of your Firefox browser and press the Enter key on your keyboard. Next, accept the warning about changing advanced settings by clicking the "I'll be careful, I promise" button. On clicking the "Accept the Risk and Continue" button, a search feature will appear. Type in "javascript" into this search bar. As you type this, every JavaScript-based setting appear. If the "javascript.enabled" is set to "true," then your JavaScript is working correctly. What happens if I disable JavaScript on Mozilla Firefox?The use of JavaScript on your Firefox browser is virtually crucial because it enables the best use of modern websites such as Gmail, Facebook, YouTube, and more. If you have JavaScript disabled, most of what makes these websites work won't load in your Firefox browser. Some web page features such as buttons that change when they're clicked or images with zoom capabilities may not work properly while others may not work at all. When I pull down the menu under tools, there is no choice called OPTIONS. I want to enable javascript, but am not sure how. When I pull down the menu under tools, there is no choice called OPTIONS. I want to enable javascript, but am not sure how. Chosen solutionBy the way Options is the term used on Windows. On Mac, it's called Preferences and you can find it on the application menu ("3-bar" menu button) or the Firefox menu on the classic menu bar. Also, I suspect you might have a filtering extension (e.g., ad blocker, tracking blocker, script blocker) that is causing this issue, but please work through the suggestions in cor-el's reply in case it's one of the simpler things. Read this answer in context 👍 1 All Replies (5)hi, javascript is enabled by default in firefox and there is no user-facing option to change that. what problem are you trying to address in particular? could you also go to the firefox menu ≡ > help ? > troubleshooting information, copy the contents of that page and paste them here into a reply on the forum? this might give us a clue what is going on... My bank's website isn't working with firefox after their new design. I've been getting a message that tells me to enable javascript, and the site is no longer fully functional for me as it was before. I'm updated with firefox 41.0.2, but it seems to make no difference. Here's a screenshot of the website and the message I'm getting.
If you use extensions (Firefox menu button/Tools > Add-ons > Extensions) that can block content (e.g. Adblock Plus, NoScript, Flash Block, Ghostery) then make sure that such extensions aren't blocking content. You can try these steps in case of issues with web pages: You can reload web page(s) and bypass the cache to refresh possibly outdated or corrupted files.
Clear the cache and remove cookies only from websites that cause problems. "Clear the Cache":
"Remove Cookies" from sites causing problems:
Start Firefox in Safe Mode to check if one of the extensions (Firefox menu button/Tools > Add-ons > Extensions) or if hardware acceleration is causing the problem.
Chosen SolutionBy the way Options is the term used on Windows. On Mac, it's called Preferences and you can find it on the application menu ("3-bar" menu button) or the Firefox menu on the classic menu bar. Also, I suspect you might have a filtering extension (e.g., ad blocker, tracking blocker, script blocker) that is causing this issue, but please work through the suggestions in cor-el's reply in case it's one of the simpler things. How do I enable JavaScript in Mozilla Firefox?Enable JavaScript on Mozilla Firefox. On the web browser, click the Firefox menu and select Options.. In Options window, select the Content tab.. Mark the Enable JavaScript checkbox.. In Options window, click on the OK button to close it.. Click on the Reload current page button on the web browser to refresh the page.. How do I enable JavaScript on my Mac?In the Safari app on your Mac, choose Safari > Preferences, then click Security. Make sure the Enable JavaScript checkbox is selected.
How do I know if JavaScript is enabled in Firefox?You can confirm that JavaScript is enabled or reset the preference as follows:. Type about:config in the address bar and press Enter. A warning page may appear. ... . Find the javascript. enabled preference. ... . If javascript.enabled is set to false, click the Toggle or Reset. button to set it back to true.. Does Firefox have JavaScript?In Firefox, JavaScript is enabled by default. However, if you or another user has disabled it, it's easy to turn it back on.
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