Certain pages on SU websites such as myslice require the user to enable pop ups in order to view content. Instruction on enabling pop-ups on some popular browsers are as follows:
Google Chrome 33.0 and above
When ever a link requiring a pop - up is clicked on, it a message appears on the address bar which reads " Pop-up Blocked" this indicates that the pop up was initiated by the webpage and chrome's pop up block feature prevented it from opening
In such a case user must click on the message to enable pop-ups. Pop ups can be enabled by clicking on the message on from the drop down menu selecting "Always allow pop-ups from "nameofwebsite.com" or "myslice.syr.edu in this case
Now open the link again to see that it populates a new window.
Frequently used webpages can be added to pop-up blocker exception. To do this
1) In the address bar type"chrome://settings/content" (without quotes")
2) Now scroll down to find Pop-ups
3)Then click on "Manage exceptions"
4) In the box that says "Host Pattern" enter the web address you want to allow popups from and select behavior from drop down as "Allow"
5) Now Click Done. Starting now all pop-ups from will be allowed from this website.
Mozilla Firefox 28.0 and above
Whenever a up window tries to launch itself Mozilla prevents it from opening and displays a message on a yellow ribbon which reads " Firefox prevented this site from opening a pop-up window"
In order to view the pop-up click on "Options" on the yellow ribbon and the select "Allow pop-ups for "nameofwebsite.com"" or in this case"myslice.syr.edu
To add a website as an exception such that all pop ups from this website will be allowed
1) Click on the "Firefox" menu on the top left corner of the screen.
2) Click "Options" from "Options" menu.
3) Click on the contents tab from the window and click on exceptions.
4) This open open a window similar to the one below. Enter the name of the website that you want to have as an exception and then click on allow
This should allow all pop ups from this website.
Safari 5.0 and above
1) Click on Safari Menu and select "Preferences"
2) Click on the security tab and uncheck block pop-up window.
Internet Explorer
If a website tries to open a pop -up Internet explorer will prevent it from doing so and display a message on the bottom " Internet Explorer blocked a pop-up from www.website.com"
1) Select "Always allow " by clicking on option for this site.
2) Alternatively Click on the Gear symbol on the upper right corner of the window and from the drop down select "Internet Options"
3) You may disable pop-up blocker completely by un-checking "Turn on Pop-up Blocker" or Click on "Settings". It is recommended that you leave this field checked.
4) In the new window that opens insert the website address as directed in the picture ,click "Add" and then click on "close"
