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[angelic81]

Hi I have 2 questions concerning javascript pop ups:

1) The following code is for a small pop up information window. I have the following javascript code inserted in the header:

function popwindow()
{
window.open
("../window.html","my_new_window","toolbar=no, location=no, directories=no, status=no, menubar=no, scrollbars=yes, resizable=no, copyhistory=no, width=450, height=550")
}

And this script is in the body:

<a href="#" onClick="popwindow()">popup</a>

Now the script works fine but when you click on it it takes you to the top of the main page. This is annoying and if i take away the href="#" then the mouse over effect does not show and I want to have that (I want the hand with the finger pointing indicating it is a link).


2) This question is for a different pop up window that has a similar effect. Lets say my pop up has a lot of text and there's a lot of scrolling to do. How do I make it so when the pop up appears it will take my user to a specific part of the page (like in the middle or towards the end)?

Thanks

[VolkNet]

I know this really isnt great programming practice but what you could do that works is just enter a #randomlettershere

Since the # isnt actually going anywhere, the page wont move.

Hope this helps.

[angelic81]

great it works! I dont care as long as it is working lol

How about my other question concerning the popup location in new window?