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JavaScript JavaScript Basics Working with Strings Capture Input

Posted by Paul Mamac
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Paul Mamac
Full Stack JavaScript Techdegree Student 2,622 Points

My code does not return the information given to it. 

const name = prompt('What is your name?');
alert(name);

2 Answers

Steven Parker
Steven Parker
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Steven Parker
Steven Parker
231,275 Points

This code seems to have no errors, but where do you input it and how do you run it?

If that's not the issue, you might try:

  • restarting your browser
  • try it with a different browser
  • reboot your computer
melanieelanduenas
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melanieelanduenas
Full Stack JavaScript Techdegree Student 528 Points
melanieelanduenas
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melanieelanduenas
Full Stack JavaScript Techdegree Student 528 Points

make sure your index is according to the js youre previewing