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JavaScript JavaScript Basics (Retired) Storing and Tracking Information with Variables Capturing Visitor Input and Writing It to the Page

Posted by J V
J V
5,519 Points

how do i store the result in the answer variable?

im lost i feel like the video didnt thoroughly explain this part

scripts.js 
var answer = prompt('what day is it?');
index.html 
<!DOCTYPE HTML>
<html>
<head>
  <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8">
  <title>JavaScript Basics</title>
</head>
<body>
<script src="scripts.js"></script>
</body>
</html>

2 Answers

Benjamin Larson
Benjamin Larson
34,055 Points
Benjamin Larson
Benjamin Larson
34,055 Points

Hi J V,

You're actually doing it correctly, the code challenge is just a bit picky about case-sensitivity. Just capitalize the "w" in "what" and you'll be all set.

J V
J V
5,519 Points
J V
J V
5,519 Points

Ugh no way. Well thanks