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Prompt is used without the preceeding "window." and returns an error.

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Documentation
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Mostly clear
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javascript
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Start with Chapter 2.6, “Interaction: alert, prompt, confirm,” and inspect the lesson text and tasks for standalone prompt references. Verify the reported console behavior, then update the affected references if needed so the lesson no longer produces the reported error.

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Chapter 2.6 - [Interaction: alert, prompt, confirm] (https://javascript.info/alert-prompt-confirm)
Throughout this lesson and in the tasks, prompt is referred on its own without the window object which returns an error message when typed in the console.

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