Comments


     Comments can be placed anywhere in the HTML document as they are never seen by the Browser. They are used to give the author information about a section of the page, pointers or help with the script etc..

          ie:

< !-- The following table must be updated -- >
< !-- This JavaScript is for the counter -- >
< !-- Increase this paramerter for more colours -- >

     Comments are hidden by using < !-- at the begining of the comment and -- > at the end. This prevents the text from being viewed in the Browser.
     The comment tags can also be used to disable some parts of the script.

          ie:

< !--< META HTTP-EQUIV="refresh" CONTENT="6 ;url=javascript:parent.close()" >-- >

< !-- Auto popup alert start -- >
< SCRIPT >
alert("This is a Popup Alert.\r\n \r\nClick OK.");
< /SCRIPT >
< !-- Auto popup alert end -- >

          *Note just a exclamation mark also works to disable a line.

< ! META HTTP-EQUIV="refresh" CONTENT="6 ;url=javascript:parent.close()" >
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Thats about it for comments. Lets look at some special characters.
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