Location search Property
Example
Return the querystring part of a URL. Assume that the current URL is https://www.w3schools.com/[email protected]:
var x = location.search;
The result of x will be:
Definition and Usage
The search property sets or returns the querystring part of a URL, including the question mark (?).
The querystring part is the part of the URL after the question mark (?). This is often used for parameter passing.
Browser Support
| Property | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| search | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Syntax
Return the search property:
location.search
Set the search property:
location.search = querystring
Property Values
| Value | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| querystring | String | Specifies the search part of the URL |
Technical Details
| Return Value: | A String, representing the querystring part of a URL, including the question mark (?) |
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❮ Location Object
