ShowBrowserUI method
Opens the specified browser dialog box.
Syntax
var retval = external.ShowBrowserUI(bstrName, pvarIn);
Parameters
bstrName [in]
Type: BSTR
A String that specifies a browser dialog box, using one of the following values.
LanguageDialog
Opens the Language Preference dialog box.
OrganizeFavorites
Opens the Organize Favorites dialog box.
PrivacySettings
Internet Explorer 6 and later. Opens the Privacy Preferences dialog box.
ProgramAccessAndDefaults
Windows XP SP1 and later. Opens the Set Program Access and Defaults dialog box.
pvarIn [in]
C++ | A pointer to a Variant that is specific to the UI. |
JScript | Null value. |
Return value
Type: Variant
Variant. Return value is determined by the dialog box.
Remarks
In Microsoft Internet Explorer 5, a new "PrivacySetting" option allows access to the Privacy Preferences dialog box.
Examples
This example uses the ShowBrowserUI method to open a particular dialog box when a button is clicked.
<BUTTON onclick="window.external.ShowBrowserUI('LanguageDialog', null)">Show Language Dialog</BUTTON>
<BUTTON onclick="window.external.ShowBrowserUI('OrganizeFavorites', null)">Show Organize Favorites</BUTTON>