jQuery Event - unload Property
Example
A message box is displayed when the user clicks a link to leave this page:
$(window).unload(function(){
alert("Goodbye!");
});
Definition and Usage
The unload event occurs when the user leaves the page.
Specifically, the unload event is triggered in the following situations:
- Clicking a link to leave the page
- A new URL was entered in the address bar
- Using the forward or backward buttons
- Close the browser
- Reload the page
The unload() method binds an event handler to the unload event.
The unload() method is only applicable to the window object.
Syntax
event.unload(function)
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| function | Required. Specifies the function to be executed when the unload event is triggered. |
