web api instance method
Location: reload() method
The reload() method of the Location interface reloads the current URL, like the Refresh button.
Syntax
reload()
Parameters
forceGet- : Pass
trueto force a reload bypassing the cache. Defaults tofalse. Only supported in Firefox.
- : Pass
Return value
None (undefined).
Exceptions
SecurityErrorDOMException- : Thrown if the origin of the script calling the method is not the same origin of the page originally described by the
Locationobject, mostly when the script is hosted on a different domain.
- : Thrown if the origin of the script calling the method is not the same origin of the page originally described by the
Examples
// reload the current page
window.location.reload();
Specifications
SpecificationsStandards references are available on the canonical MDN page.
Browser compatibility
Browser compatibilityCompatibility data is available on the canonical MDN page.