Location reload() Method

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# Location reload() Method

Location Object

## Example

Reload the current document:

location.reload();
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## Definition and Usage

The reload() method is used to reload the current document.

The reload() method does the same as the reload button in your browser.

By default, the reload() method reloads from the cache, but by you can force the the reload to get the page from server by setting the forceGet parameter to true: location.reload(true).

## Browser Support

The reload() method is supported in all major browsers.

## Syntax

location.reload(forceGet)

## Parameter Values

Parameter | Type | Description
--- | --- | ---

forceGet

Boolean

Optional. Specifies the type of reloading:

- false - Default. Reloads the current page from the cache.
- true - The current page must be reloaded from the server

## Return Value

No return value.

Location Object

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