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Difference between window.location.href, window.location.replace and window.location.assign in JavaScript?
The window object includes the location object in JavaScript. It includes the following properties −
window.location.href
It returns the URL of the current page.
Example
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<body>
<p>Click below to get the complete URL of the page.</p>
<button onclick = "display()">URL</button>
<script>
function display() {
var res = location.href;
document.write(res);
}
</script>
</body>
</html>
window.location.replace
It is used to replace the current document.
Example
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<body>
<button onclick = "display()">Replace current document</button>
<script>
function display() {
location.replace("https://www.qries.com")
}
</script>
</body>
</html>
window.location.assign
If you want to load a new document, use JavaScript assign.
Example
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<body>
<button onclick = "display()">Open new document</button>
<script>
function display() {
location.assign("https://www.qries.com")
}
</script>
</body>
</html>
Updated on: 2020-06-23T12:14:47+05:30
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