Location hash Property

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# Location hash Property

Location Object

## Example

Return the anchor portion of a URL. Assume that the current URL is http://www.example.com/test.htm#part2:

document.write(location.hash);

The output of the code above will be:

#part2

## Definition and Usage

The hash property sets or returns the anchor portion of a URL, including the hash sign (#).

Tip: When you set the anchor portion, do not include the hash sign.

## Browser Support

The hash property is supported in all major browsers.

## Syntax

location.hash

## Return Value

Type | Description
--- | ---
String | The anchor portion of a URL, including the hash sign (#). If there is no hash sign, an empty string is returned

## More Examples

Anchor object
Using the hash property for an anchor.

Set the anchor portion
How to set the anchor portion of a URL.

Location Object

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