It allows JavaScript, Java and other executable content to run only from trusted domains, guards your “trust boundaries” against cross-site scripting attacks (XSS), cross-zone DNS rebinding / CSRF attacks (router hacking), and clickjacking attempts. NoScript – The add-on purpose is for comprehensive security solution rather than convenient tool for enabling or disabling of JavaScript and other contents.QuickJava – Turn on or off Java, Javascript, cookies, animated images, Flash, Silverlight, stylesheets, proxy and automatic loading of images from the Toolbar without having to open the Options or Plugins dialog.It also adds the option of toolbar buttons for toggling Images and JavaScript without opening the Options window. SettingSanity – Re-adds the options to disable Images, JavaScript, and the Tab Bar in the Options window.In about:config: add-ons can restore the ability for users to control whether to turn on or off automatic loading of Java, Javascript, cookies, animated images, Flash, Silverlight, stylesheets, proxy and images on the web pages. Disable or replace context menus: Uncheck this option/preference to prevent web pages from disabling or changing the Firefox context menu. In about:config: dom.disable_window_flip (default=true, set to false to allow sites) Raise or lower windows: Uncheck this option/preference to make sure scripts cannot raise (bring to the front) or lower (send to the back) windows. In about:config: dom.disable_window_move_resize (default=false, set to true to block sites)
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Move or resize existing windows: Uncheck this option/preference to disable moving and resizing windows using scripts. These settings were removed in Firefox 23 but you can use about:config to change the related preference settings, as follows:
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To re-enable JavaScript: Toggle the "javascript.enabled" preference to change the value back to "true", which is the default setting. JavaScript settings and preferences for interactive web pages in Mozilla Firefox Learn How to Enable JavaScript in most popular browsers and mobile devices To return to CTIs menu of Help & Tutorials, click here or use the back arrow at the top of your Internet browser.To disable JavaScript: Toggle the "javascript.enabled" preference (right-click and select "Toggle" or double-click the preference) to change the value from "true" to to false.In the search box, search for javascript.enabled.Click "I'll be careful, I promise" if a warning message appears.In the address bar, type about:config and press Enter.These steps can be used to turn JavaScript.
Double-click the javascript.enabled line to toggle the setting between true and false as desired. If necessary, use about:config to reset the dom.disable_image_src_set preference to the default false value. In Firefox, type about:config in the address bar, then press Enter. Note: The Advanced JavaScript Settings window in Firefox does not include a "Change images" option (it was removed in Firefox 1.5). Warning: Do not uncheck this option! Unchecking "Change images" can prevent some images from loading, make some webpage menus harder to navigate and disable features such as zooming in and out of maps. Hide the status bar: Allows scripts to hide the status bar, as in popup windows.Ĭhange status bar text: Allows scripts to replace the status bar web address (URL) with scrolling text.Ĭhange images: (Mozilla Suite/SeaMonkey): Allows scripts to change or animate images, as in image rollovers. Raise or lower windows: Allows scripts to place windows underneath or on top of other windows.ĭisable or replace context menus: Allows scripts to disable or change context (right-click) menus. Move or resize existing windows: Allows scripts to change the size or position of the existing window. You can allow scripts on web pages to take certain actions by checking the appropriate boxes, or you can prevent the actions by unchecking these settings: In Firefox 23 and above, see below for the corresponding JavaScript preference settings. These advanced settings are accessible when you enable JavaScript (see above) and, in Firefox versions previous to Firefox 23, when you click the "Advanced" button.