I'm told by Office.com/help thatI need javascript but it won't load from install page. Why?
Office.com requires me to download a file that requires scripting and says I don't have that capability presently. I'm advised to go into my Firefox page and request "enable JavaScript". When I do so, I'm presented with a page that has a button to click on for installing Javascript but, when I select it, nothing happens. Please help.
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It is enabled by default but: Go to this page in a new url: about:config
- In the address bar, type "about:config" (with no quotes), and press Enter.
- Click "I'll be careful, I promise"
- In the search bar, search for "javascript.enabled" (with no quotes).
- Right click the result named "javascript.enabled" and click "Toggle". JavaScript should now say true.
To Re-enable JavaScript, repeat these steps.
Add-ons
You can alternatively install an add-on that lets you disable JavaScript, such as
- No-Script (to disable JavaScript on a per page basis, as required)
- QuickJava (to easily disable and enable JavaScript, automatic loading of images, and other content)
- SettingSanity (adds back removed options for JavaScript, Advanced JavaScript Settings, loading images, and showing the Tab Bar)
Thank you and I hope this helps!
JavaScript is built-in and enabled by default. If it isn't working then you may have an extension blocking it.
Start Firefox in Safe Mode to check if one of the extensions (Firefox/Tools > Add-ons > Extensions) or if hardware acceleration is causing the problem.
- Switch to the DEFAULT theme: Firefox/Tools > Add-ons > Appearance
- Do NOT click the Reset button on the Safe Mode start window