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The Location Object
Location Object
The location object contains information about the current URL.
The location object is part of the window object and is accessed through the window.location property.
Note: There is no public standard that applies to the location object, but all major browsers support it.
Location Object Properties
| Property | Description |
|---|---|
| hash | Returns the anchor portion of a URL |
| host | Returns the hostname and port of a URL |
| hostname | Returns the hostname of a URL |
| href | Returns the entire URL |
| pathname | Returns the path name of a URL |
| port | Returns the port number the server uses for a URL |
| protocol | Returns the protocol of a URL |
| search | Returns the query portion of a URL |
Location Object Methods
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
| assign() | Loads a new document |
| reload() | Reloads the current document |
| replace() | Replaces the current document with a new one |
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