There are lots of tips on how to use JScript to customize Dynamics CRM at client-side runtime. Examples include removing the Sub-Account navbar or loading a form tab by default. While these customizations are not supported as the DOM is accessed directly, they are sometimes mandatory to meet client requirements. Finding the element id does not need to be a tedious task, thanks to the IE Developer Toolbar.

1. Press ctrl+N to open the current window and display the IE Menu.

2. Select View, Explorer Bar, IE Developer Toolbar from the menu. The IE Developer Toolbar will be displayed at the bottom of the window.

3. Click on the Inspect button. Hover the cursor over elements and then click to view the elements attributes.

I use Firefox and Firebug so much that I’d forgotten about the IE Developer Toolbar. Sadly, Dynamics CRM does not if open in Firefox. I am at least glad that I remembered about the IE Developer Toolbar.