# Script Editor Basics (2025.23)

Source: `help-portal-2560f7cb6c2745dab84d2e12652a12b4.md` (Write Scripts in Script Editor).

## Purpose
Write JavaScript-based scripts on widgets/pages/popups to drive interactivity in analytic applications or optimized stories.

## Open the editor
1. In Outline, hover widget/page/popup → **Edit Scripts** (gear).  
2. If multiple events exist, choose the event (for example, `onSelect`, `onInitialization`).  
3. Editor opens in new tab titled `<Widget> - <Event>`.

## Authoring pattern
`<ComponentVariable>.<function>(<arguments>);`

## Notes
- View available objects/functions in Analytics Designer or Optimized Story Experience API references.
- Edit Scripts also available via widget **More Actions** menu.
- Related indicator (gear) shows when scripts exist; run in view mode to test.
- See also: script variables (`script-variables.md`), script objects (`script-objects.md`), keyboard shortcuts (Help Portal).