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JavaScript JavaScript Basics (Retired) Introducing JavaScript Link to an External Script

Posted by Tyler Cole
Tyler Cole
387 Points

I'm confused... It says I have to many script tags.

Why does it say I have to many script tags?

index.html 
<!DOCTYPE HTML>
<html>
<head>
  <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8">
  <title>JavaScript Basics</title>
  <script>
    alert("I DID IT!!! I think...");
  </script>
</head>
<body>
  <div class="container">
    <h1>Hello Person.</h1>
  </div>
  <script src="shout.js"></script>
</body>
</html>
shout.js
Tyler Cole
Tyler Cole
387 Points

I am still confused... so where would I put it?

Steven Parker
Steven Parker
231,269 Points
Steven Parker
Steven Parker
231,269 Points

The script code goes in the shout.js file. At the top of the editor (the black area) there are tabs representing the files. Click on the name "shout.js" to select that file.

2 Answers

Steven Parker
Steven Parker
231,269 Points
Steven Parker
Steven Parker
231,269 Points

Gabriel's right about putting the alert call in the other file (shout.js). But the error message is pointing out that you have a set of script tags in the head area as well as one in the body of your HTML. The second one is correct, and the first one should be removed entirely.

Also, be sure to use the exact string given in the instructions (just one exclamation, no extra words).

Gabriel Santos
Gabriel Santos
4,113 Points
Gabriel Santos
Gabriel Santos
4,113 Points

You have to place the alert function inside the shout.js script

Once you refresh, it will automatically run the script since you have the shout.js linked at the bottom of your page.