Javascript History and Location Object

The History object is actually a JavaScript object, not an HTML DOM object.

History Object Methods

back() Loads the previous URL in the history list

forward() Loads the next URL in the history list

go() Loads a specific page in the history list

The Location object is actually a JavaScript object, not an HTML DOM object.

Location Object Properties

Hash Sets or returns the URL from the hash sign (#)

Host Sets or returns the hostname and port number of the current URL

Hostname Sets or returns the hostname of the current URL

Href Sets or returns the entire URL

Pathname Sets or returns the path of the current URL

Port Sets or returns the port number of the current URL

Protocol Sets or returns the protocol of the current URL

Search Sets or returns the URL from the question mark (?)

Location Object Methods

assign() Loads a new document

reload() Reloads the current document

replace() Replaces the current document with a new one