Michel Coornaert
Irma, Strasbourg

How to access Matematical Web Sites with VoiceOver on a Mac

Disabling JavaScript in Safari


It is sometimes interesting to disable JavaScript on web pages for accessibilityreasons.
Caution: some web sites may not function as expected when JavaScript is disabled.
  • To disable JavaScript on Safari with Mac OS 15 Sequoia: Go to Safari > Settings… > Security, then uncheck "Enable JavaScript".
  • To disable JavaScript in Safari with Mac Os 12 Mojave:
    Go to Safari > Preferences… > Security, then uncheck "Enable JavaScript".

  • To disable JavaScript in Safari with older versions of Mac Os::
    Go to Safari > Preferences... >Advanced, then check "Show Develop menu in menu bar". Develop menu is then added to the menu bar and contain the command "Disable JavaScript".

  • To create a blacklist of web sites for wich JavaScript will be disabled :
    Install the extension "JavaScript Blacklist". Once the file has been downloaded, dubble clik to open it (whith VoiceOver select the file then press Ctrl + Opt + Spacebar). The extension will be install automaticaly.
    Go to Safari > Preferences... > Extensions then select "Javascript Blacklist". Add the web sites in the text field "Block script from".

    • Last update: November 11, 2024