Reference error for simple js function call

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I'm getting reference error for a simple JavaScript function call. Help me to solve this

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head lang="en">
    <meta charset="UTF-8">
    <title></title>
    <script type="javascript">
        function showPopupForIssueReport()
        {
            alert("The first");
        }
    </script>

</head>
<body>
<a href="javascript:void(null)" onclick="javascript:showPopupForIssueReport()">POPUP</a>
</body>
</html>

Hi, can you paste the error you received. Try to stick with stackoverflow.com/help/how-to-ask — Milan Baran
– Milan Baran, Commented May 21, 2015 at 13:46

Pointy · Accepted Answer · 2015-05-21 13:46:12Z

5

Your <script> tag has a "type" value that's incorrect for JavaScript. The browser is ignoring it.

Just leave off the "type" attribute completely.

<script>
    function showPopupForIssueReport()
    {
        alert("The first");
    }
</script>

If you feel you must have a "type" (you really don't need it though), use "text/javascript".

answered May 21, 2015 at 13:46

Pointy

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