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Philip M · 02-12-2013, 10:02 PM

Have you tried using your error console (F12)?

Be aware that document.write() has been obsolete since Netscape 3 passed away 10+ years ago. document.write() statements must be run before the page finishes loading. Any document.write() statement that runs after the page finishes loading will create a new page and overwrite all of the content of the current page (including the Javascript which called it). So document.write() is at best really only useful to write the original content of your page. It cannot be used to update the content of your page after that page has loaded.

BTW, when posting here please help us to help you by making it easier to copy, test and debug your scripts by following the posting guidelines and wrapping your code in CODE tags. This means use the octothorpe or # button on the toolbar. You can (and should) edit your previous post.

Quizmaster: Which Russian leader is credited as the architect of glasnost?
Contestant: Stalin

02-12-2013, 10:02 PM	PM User \| #2
Philip M Supreme Master coder! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: London, England Posts: 17,103 Thanks: 197 Thanked 2,421 Times in 2,399 Posts	Have you tried using your error console (F12)? Be aware that document.write() has been obsolete since Netscape 3 passed away 10+ years ago. document.write() statements must be run before the page finishes loading. Any document.write() statement that runs after the page finishes loading will create a new page and overwrite all of the content of the current page (including the Javascript which called it). So document.write() is at best really only useful to write the original content of your page. It cannot be used to update the content of your page after that page has loaded. BTW, when posting here please help us to help you by making it easier to copy, test and debug your scripts by following the posting guidelines and wrapping your code in CODE tags. This means use the octothorpe or # button on the toolbar. You can (and should) edit your previous post. Quizmaster: Which Russian leader is credited as the architect of glasnost? Contestant: Stalin __________________ All the code given in this post has been tested and is intended to address the question asked. Unless stated otherwise it is not just a demonstration.