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VBScript Introduction

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What You Should Already Know

Before you continue you should have a basic understanding of the following:

  • WWW, HTML and the basics of building Web pages

If you want to study these subjects first, go to our Home Page.


What is VBScript?

  • VBScript is a scripting language
  • A scripting language is a lightweight programming language
  • VBScript is a light version of Microsoft's programming language Visual Basic

How Does it Work?

When a VBScript is inserted into a HTML document, the Internet browser will read the HTML and interpret the VBScript. The VBScript can be executed immediately, or at a later event.


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