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Stephen's JavaScript Blog July 2007 Archive

By Stephen Chapman, About.com Guide to JavaScript since 2004

Mouseover

Friday July 27, 2007
JavaScript can create simple and not so simple effects One of the simplest effects that Javascript provides is the mouseover. When the mouse moves over an image the image changes, and ... Read More

Javascript or Flash Slideshows

Thursday July 26, 2007
JavaScript or Flash which is better? Which is better for creating slideshows - Flash or Javascript? Here I put the case for why I consider Javascript to be the better choice. Javascript ... Read More

Swapping Text

Tuesday July 24, 2007
JavaScript can toggle text between two values when you click on it Do you have a situation where your visitors will need to click on some text in order to perform ... Read More

Clearing or Highlighting Default Text

Monday July 23, 2007
JavaScript can enhance form usability Sometimes with text fields in forms it is useful to place a message or default value in the form field. Where this is done it is ... Read More

Multi Search Engine Search

Thursday July 19, 2007
JavaScript makes customising your page easier Offer your visitors the opportunity to search the web directly from your site using one of the more popular search engines. Better yet offer them ... Read More

Global Properties and Methods

Saturday July 14, 2007
All JavaScript variables are actually properties All variables and functions in JavaScript are actually properties and methods. Where you see one specified separately it is either a property or method of ... Read More

Keeping it Framed

Tuesday July 10, 2007
JavaScript can help control framed pages If you use frames on your site then you probably want all of the pages to load into the frames rather than being able to ... Read More
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