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Jul 18.2008

So, how could something like this be done?

Essentially here, you load a page, now you have minimized your browser and opened up an IM program. Well is it possible to make the browser task flash in the taskbar to alert the user? Just like when you recieve a new IM, that IM window flashes if it is not in focus.

I know that you can make a tab flash by using the ‘alert()’ method. But of course that leaves a nasty little message box up when the user returns to that tab. Plus the actual task down in the taskbar does not flash.

I’ve looked over the internet but I haven’t found anything on it yet. Is it even possible with Javascript?

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@rnd_meJul 18.2008 — setTimeout("focus();", 3500); //will show the window.
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@Sup3rkirbyauthorJul 18.2008 — Yes, I am aware of this, but this isn't what I'm aiming for.

I am just not sure it is possible.

I want to make the little task down on the taskbar flash(usually is orange in Windows).
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