HTML JavaScript
JavaScript makes HTML pages more dynamic and interactive.
The HTML <script> Tag
The <script> tag is used to define a client-side script (JavaScript).
The <script> element either contains scripting statements, or it points to an external script file through the src attribute.
Common uses for JavaScript are image manipulation, form validation, and dynamic changes of content.
This JavaScript example writes "Hello JavaScript!" into an HTML element with id="demo":
Example
document.getElementById("demo").innerHTML = "Hello JavaScript!";
</script>
Tip: You can learn much more about JavaScript in our JavaScript Tutorial.
A Taste of JavaScript
Here are some examples of what JavaScript can do:
JavaScript can change HTML content
JavaScript can change HTML styles
document.getElementById("demo").style.color = "red";
JavaScript can change HTML attributes
The HTML <noscript> Tag
The <noscript> tag is used to provide an alternate content for users that have disabled scripts in their browser or have a browser that doesn't support client-side scripts:
Example
document.getElementById("demo").innerHTML = "Hello JavaScript!";
</script>
<noscript>Sorry, your browser does not support JavaScript!</noscript>
HTML Script Tags
| Tag | Description |
|---|---|
| <script> | Defines a client-side script |
| <noscript> | Defines an alternate content for users that do not support client-side scripts |
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