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How do I activate JavaScript?

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I've been told that I have to activate JavaScript on my Firefox browser to view content. I don't know how to do that. I don't see that I even have JavaScript anywhere in my browser. Do I have to download it as an add on? Or what?

Thanks.

I've been told that I have to activate JavaScript on my Firefox browser to view content. I don't know how to do that. I don't see that I even have JavaScript anywhere in my browser. Do I have to download it as an add on? Or what? Thanks.

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Hi   !
Type in the address bar:   about:config
(click   'I'll promise to be careful')
Under the Preference Name heading: scroll down until you find the   'javascript enabled'  row,   and set i't's value to 'True'.

Also see the article:
'Java Script settings and preferences for interactive 'web pages':
       http://mzl.la/1BAQTqA