Wikipedia:Tip of the day/September 3, 2008

Install your first javascript

Here's how to install a nifty little program called Navigation Popups to enhance your Wikipedia account.


 * Step 1:    You must have a user account in order to install and use the Navigation popups feature. If you do not have an account you will need to create one and log in.


 * Step 2:    Copy this:  


 * Step 3:    to your vector.js page.


 * Step 4:    Save the page.


 * Step 5:    Clear your browser's cache (Mozilla/Firefox/Safari: Shift+Reload, or Ctrl+F5 or Ctrl+R (Command+R on a Macintosh); Konqueror: Reload or F5; Opera: clear the cache in Tools → Preferences; Internet Explorer: Ctrl+Refresh, or Ctrl+F5. ).

Assuming that you have not disabled javascript in your browser, a useful popup should appear whenever you hover your mouse over an internal link in Wikipedia.

The above operation will add the Navigation Popups program to your .js file.

Note: If you are using a skin other than Vector (the default), the relevant file you will need to edit is listed below.
 * Classic skin: standard.js
 * Cologne Blue: cologneblue.js
 * Chick: chick.js
 * Simple: simple.js
 * Nostalgia: nostalgia.js
 * MySkin: myskin.js
 * Modern: modern.js
 * Monobook: monobook.js

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