Window location.search

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Example

Return the querystring part of a URL:

let query = location.search;
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Description

The search property returns the querystring part of a URL, including the question mark (?).

The search property can also be used to set the querystring.

Note

The querystring part is the part of the URL after the question mark (?).

The querystring is used for parameter passing.

Syntax

Return the search property:

location.search

Set the search property:

location.search = querystring

Property Value

Parameter Description
querystring The querystring part of the URL

Return Value

Type Description
A stringThe querystring part of a URL, including the question mark (?)

Browser Support

location.search is supported in all browsers:

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