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Hello,
In safari there is an option to block java on all websites by unchecking java but how can I allow java on specific websites that I choose? I do not want to install any 3rd party add-on's but I am looking to modify the system or create something to suit. Any suggestions would be excellent, thank you.
Hello Joseph_S,
I did not explain this in my first post, sorry but what I meant was within Safari > Preferences > Security, it shows "Web Content - Enable Javascript" but in previous Safari versions you were able to deselect Java for specific websites as in the example shown on https://support.apple.com/en-ca/HT202447
Is there a way to disable java for specific websites as in previous safari versions?
I am a technical person & I am looking for a system or other suggestion that could achieve this.
I also noticed that I have mistakenly asked the question in relation to Java but my question actually should have asked about javascript and web content. I only wanted to activate javascript on specific webpages and deactivate annoying web content that is javascript powered, is it possible to do that?
Thanks for reaching out to the Apple Support Communities, Darrenfocused!
That’s a great question you have about allowing Java on specific websites. If you go to a website and see the Java icon, you should be able to click it to allow it. Be sure you have the correct version of Java installed on your computer by check out this link for Mac OS X information for installing and using Java. You can find out by clicking the link to download latest Java and then go to “Do I have Java”.
Let me know if this help and have a great day!
Javascript is either on or off.
Since all web pages use it, and the page content would not be the same without it, you should leave it turned on for your trusted sites and only turn it off when you visit the dodgy part of the web.
Javascript is not required to view all webpages. By turning off javascript it will only deactivate the javascript options that are active on that page. An example of this functionality is when using Safari in "Reader Only" mode as this deactivates all other functions and only displays text.
In addition, I wanted to turn off javascript for other purposes as reader mode in safari only displays text but I would like to target other parts of the webpage javascript and prevent it from functioning.
You do not need to enable Java as it has all but been phased out of use.
If you think you need it please post a sire URL that uses it.
Allow Java for Specific websites only
