Definition:
VBScript is an active scripting language created by Microsoft to compete with Netscape's JavaScript. VBScript is based
on Microsoft's popular programming language Visual Basic. VBScript is an active scripting language used within HTML to
execute small programs to generate a dynamic web page. Using VBScript a developer can cause text or graphics to change when
the mouse points at them, update the current date and time on the web page or add personal information like how long its
been since that user last visited the site.
Related Terms
• ActiveX
• JavaScript
• HTML
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