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JavaScript, once the buzz on the internet, was one of the leading technologies which made the web interactive. JavaScripts let designers add load of functionality and appeal to their websites making it more and more interactive.

But often JavaScript is used to do things we hate – like adding annoying pop-ups to a website. So you might want to disable or enable JavaScripts in order to enrich your web experience. Here is the way to enable JavaScript in popular browsers:

Simple steps to enable/disable JavaScripts in browsers:

1. Mozilla Firefox:

One of the most famous browsers on the internet makes things really easy for you. Try this:

• Go to the Tools menu and select Options
• In the Options menu, click on the Content Tab
• You’ll see the checkbox to Enable JavaScript. Click and select OK to apply settings.
• You can also click on the Advanced button for Advanced JavaScript Settings

2. Internet Explorer 6:

In Internet Explorer things aren’t that easy. But they aren’t difficult too. All you need to do is:

• Go the the Tools menu and select Internet Options
• Click on the Security Tab and then click on the Internet Icon(the globe)
• Below it you’ll find the Custom Level Button. Click on it
• In the Security Settings Menu that opens, scroll down to Scripting heading
• Tools menu and select Options
• Select Enable or Disable in Active Scripting to turn JavaScripts on or off. If you select prompt, the browser will ask you everytime a website tries to run a JavaScript
• You also get a lot of options under the Scripting heading
• Click OK and then OK again to finish the setting

3. Safari:

Safari believes in keeping things simple. Follow these steps:

• Go to Edit Menu and choose Preferences
• Click on the Security Tab
• Check or uncheck the Enable JavaScript checkbox to turn it on or off.
• Click OK to finish

4. Opera:

Another browser sans the hassles. Just follow these steps:

• Click on the Tools menu and select Preferences
• Click on the Advanced Tab and click on Content in the Left sidebar
• Check or uncheck the Enable JavaScript checkbox to turn it on or off
• You also get JavaScript options here
• In the end, click OK to apply

5. Google Chrome:

Now comes the tricky part. Google Chrome doesn’t have any direct method to disable JavaScripts but we did find a way out on Google Chrome’s Help Forums. Here is how to do it:

• This will require you to modify your shortcut to chrome
• Right click the shortcut icon to Chrome and select Properties
• In the Target: box, scroll all the way over to the right and add -disable-javascript
• For example: C:\Documents and Settings\Kevin\Local Settings\Application Data\Google\Chrome\Application\chrome.exe” -disable-javascript

via. Google Chrome Help

That’s how simple it is. Try these steps out for yourself and let JavaScripts serve you better.

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