Window.status Code Damn with my Firefox and IE7

Discussion in 'JavaScript' started by yesiwillbuy, Mar 28, 2009.

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  1. #1
    Guys,

    This code is not working with my IE7 and Firefox and opera.
    anyone know the correct code?
    I dont' want to show my url in the window status bar.

    plz help me.

    <script language="javascript">
    function setStatus(text)
    {
    setTimeout("window.status = \'" + text + "\';", 0);

    return true;
    }
    </script>


    onMouseOver="return setStatus('Hai There!');"
     
    yesiwillbuy, Mar 28, 2009 IP
  2. GreatMetro

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    You can't modify the status bar anymore -- too many phishing sites use this to trick unsuspecting users into clicking a link they shouldn't click...

    Too bad for you.
     
    GreatMetro, Apr 3, 2009 IP