FAQ Topic - How do I change the text in the url/location bar? (2009-07-11)

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FAQ Topic - How do I change the text in the url/location
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This text can only be altered by changing the URL of the page.


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[Peter Michaux]

I don't know what the question and answer mean. "The text in the url/
location bar." That is the address, correct?

Peter

 

[Garrett Smith]

I don't know what the question and answer mean. "The text in the url/
location bar." That is the address, correct?

Correct, including fragment id.

I did not write that entry. The question being asked to change the text
displayed in the location bar. Changing that text changes the location.

Such attempts would be deceptive, perhaps to load another site's content.

Possibly subject matter for more advanced security entry. I don't have
an idea for a question, but I'm not opposed.

WRT this FAQ entry, I think it ought to be removed.

Garrett

 

[Peter Michaux]

Correct, including fragment id.

I did not write that entry. The question being asked to change the text
displayed in the location bar. Changing that text changes the location.

Such attempts would be deceptive, perhaps to load another site's content.

Possibly subject matter for more advanced security entry. I don't have
an idea for a question, but I'm not opposed.

WRT this FAQ entry, I think it ought to be removed.

Yes, I think it should be removed. It is almost like asking "How do
you walk across the room?" and answering "You walk across the room."

Just in case someone feels like mentioning it, I see the subtle
intention of the inclusion of "the text in". I think it is too subtle.

Peter

 

[Dr J R Stockton]

In comp.lang.javascript message <[email protected]
september.org>, Sat, 11 Jul 2009 15:42:15, Garrett Smith

WRT this FAQ entry, I think it ought to be removed.

Perhaps, instead, it should be part of a slightly larger question on
security.