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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>
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