Window location.assign() method

Definition and usage

assign() Method to load a new document.

See also:

replace() method

Difference between assign() and replace():

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

Use replace() Unable to navigate back to the original document using 'Back'.

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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