What is a VBS Guide?

VBS is an abbreviation for visual basic script, an Active X scripting language developed by Microsoft. This script is used for client and server-side processing. Microsoft has released the VBScript Guide to help developers understand how to use the script.

Where to Find the VBS Guide

• The VBScript Guide is available online from Microsoft's MSDN library. Locate the guide in the library by first selecting "Web Development" from the menu on the left. Then click "Scripting" and select "Microsoft Windows Scripting Technologies." Click on "VBScript," and this will display a link to the VBScript Users Guide.

Information in the Guide

• The guide fully explains what VBScript is and provides examples of how to implement the script. Developers also can learn how VBScript works with other scripting languages, how to add it to a webpage and how it functions in Internet Explorer.

Using the Guide

• The guide is divided into sections for easy reference on specific subjects. To receive the best understanding of VBScript, it should be read from beginning to end. Links to related material are included and can be useful for learning more about VBScript after completing the guide.