JS in IE7 and hidding links

Discussion in 'JavaScript' started by MN Sandy, Jan 18, 2007.

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    Hi, guys and gals, the code works fine on IE6

    
<a href="http://www.site.com/?a=affid" onMouseOver="window.status='http://www.site.com/';return true" onMouseOut="window.status='';return true">Link to site using aff code</a>
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    But not anymore on IE7; anyone has solution so it continue to work on IE7?
     
    MN Sandy, Jan 18, 2007 IP
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    ajsa52 Well-Known Member

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    Microsoft took out javascript window.status changes in order to prevent phishing/address spoofing. By default, on Firefox urls are not displayed either. You need to change your browser options to see that urls.
     
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  3. MN Sandy

    MN Sandy Guest

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    Thats an unexpected turn from them. WOW.
     
    MN Sandy, Jan 21, 2007 IP