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JavaScript JavaScript Basics (Retired) Introducing JavaScript Write Another Program

Nathan Magyar
Nathan Magyar
11,332 Points
Posted by Nathan Magyar
Nathan Magyar
11,332 Points

Problem Calling the Alert Function

Hello! In the attached code, it tells me I haven't "called" the alert function...but I don't remember learning how to do that from this unit's video. Where is the error? Thank you for your help.

index.html 
<!DOCTYPE HTML>
<html>
<head>
  <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8">
  <title>JavaScript Basics</title>
</head>
<body>
  <script src="script.js">
    alert("Warning!");
  </script>

</body>
</html>

2 Answers

Abe Layee
Abe Layee
8,378 Points
Abe Layee
Abe Layee
8,378 Points

I am sorry but you have to write the code inside the script file not the body. This will work

<script>
alert("warning!");
</script>
Julian Gutierrez
Julian Gutierrez
19,201 Points
Julian Gutierrez
Julian Gutierrez
19,201 Points

Removing the src="script.js" should help you pass the challenge.

Nathan Magyar
Nathan Magyar
11,332 Points
Nathan Magyar
Nathan Magyar
11,332 Points

Thank you! Both your answers were helpful.