Window location.replace()
Example
Replace the current document:
location.replace("https://www.w3schools.com");
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Description
The replace() method replaces the current document with a new one.
See Also:
Note
The difference between assign() and replace():
replace() removes the current URL from the document history.
With replace() it is not possible to use "back" to navigate back to the original document.
Syntax
location.replace(newURL)
Parameters
| Parameter | Description |
| newURL |
Required. The URL of a page to navigate to. |
Return Value
| NONE |
Browser Support
location.replace() is supported in all browsers:
| Chrome | Edge | Firefox | Safari | Opera | IE |
| Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
