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.
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 |