Location Object

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# The Location Object

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## Location Object

The location object contains information about the current URL.

The location object is part of the window object and is accessed through the window.location property.

Note: There is no public standard that applies to the location object, but all major browsers support it.

## Location Object Properties

Property | Description
--- | ---
hash | Sets or returns the anchor portion of a URL
host | Sets or returns the hostname and port of a URL
hostname | Sets or returns the hostname of a URL
href | Sets or returns the entire URL
pathname | Sets or returns the path name of a URL
port | Sets or returns the port number the server uses for a URL
protocol | Sets or returns the protocol of a URL
search | Sets or returns the query portion of a URL

## Location Object Methods

Method | Description
--- | ---
assign() | Loads a new document
reload() | Reloads the current document
replace() | Replaces the current document with a new one

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