Specify Which Scripting Language Is Generated by Default

In response to certain authoring actions, the FrontPage Server Extensions will generate client-side scripts. By default, the server extensions generate these scripts in the JavaScript  . JavaScript is recognized by the two most popular Web browsers, Netscape Navigator and Microsoft Internet Explorer, among others. You can also choose to generate scripts in VBScript, which is not recognized by Netscape Navigator; however, VBScript may be your choice if, for example, you are administering a company intranet that works exclusively with Internet Explorer, or VBScript is the scripting language of choice among your company's technical personnel.

To specify which scripting language is generated by default

  1. In the  , right-click the    for which you want to specify the scripting language that is generated by default.
  2. Click Properties on the shortcut menu, and then click the Server Extensions tab.
  3. In the Client scripting box, select a scripting language.