Window location.assign() Method

Definition and usage

assign() Method to load a new document.

See also:

replace() method

The difference between assign() and replace():

replace() Remove the current URL from the document history.

Use replace() Cannot use "Back" navigation to return to the original document.

Example

Load a new document:

location.assign("https://www.codew3c.com");

Try it yourself

Syntax

location.assign(URL)

Parameters

Parameters Description
URL Required. The URL of the page to navigate to.

Return value

None.

Browser support

All Browsers Support location.assign():

Chrome IE Edge Firefox Safari Opera
Chrome IE Edge Firefox Safari Opera
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