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Courses Plus Student 56 PointsAlert doesn't work on JavaScript?
I am learning JavaScript on my Windows 8.1 Computer when I am typing in my Workspaces
Is this wrong if is not then its not working on my Computer
alert("Hello from Treehouse");
Can anyone here help me I want to learn Javascript
2 Answers

Brandon Barrette
20,485 PointsAre you using Google Chrome? If so, go to the developer console (Ctrl + Shift + J) and type
alert("Hello");
What happens?

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Courses Plus Student 56 PointsNo I am not using Google Chrome but thanks though

Brandon Barrette
20,485 PointsYou should use Google Chrome. Internet Explorer is going to cause many headaches.
Marcin Robert Kaźmierczak
33,570 PointsMarcin Robert Kaźmierczak
33,570 PointsAny additional info? You are typing it in the browser console?