There are a number of small and fast snippets of JavaScript or other
code that many of us use frequently and that are often looked for at the forums. It can be very convenient to have these together in a
single file so that they can be referred to quickly and easily. Here are some of the contents of my 'snippets' file - maybe they can form
the basis for one of your own.
In all cases the code below should be pasted
into your page in HTML view.
1. Close Window
Useful addition to a pop-up window.
a. With a button
Paste wherever you want the button to appear.
b. With a text link
Paste wherever you wish the link to appear.
c. After a given number of seconds
Add the event handler to the <body> tag
20000=20 seconds
2. JavaScript Back Button
Returns user to the previous page.
a. Back With a Button
Paste wherever you want the button to appear.
b. With a Text Link
Paste wherever you wish the link to appear.
3. Print Page
a. With a button
Paste wherever you want the button to appear.
b. With a text link
4. Break out of Frames
To prevent your page being framed by someone else put this
event handler into the <body> tag.
5. Add to Favorites
Works in Internet Explorer only
Put the code below on a single line wherever
you want the link to appear.
6. Specify Referring Page
Handy script to ensure that a user can only reach a given page from
another specified page. Paste before the </head> tag of the page.
Some other useful Code
Useful Links
Hotscripts
The
JavaScript Source
Dynamic Drive
