Java Script Error: “Javascript:Location.Reload(True)”
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Cause of JavaScript:Location.Reload(True)
This error is not Python-related but occurs in a web environment (JavaScript). It means that you’re trying to reload the page using javascript:location.reload(true) in a context where it’s invalid or improperly executed.
- The expression location.reload(true) is used to reload a page, but it requires correct use in a valid JavaScript execution context (e.g., in a browser’s developer console or in a script).
- Additionally, the true argument to reload() is deprecated and not needed in modern browsers.
Solution
- Correct JavaScript Syntax: Use location.reload() without the true argument, as modern browsers no longer require it.
// This is the correct way to reload a page
location.reload();
- Triggering Reload from HTML: If you’re trying to trigger a page reload using JavaScript from an anchor tag or elsewhere, ensure that the event handler is correctly defined:
<a href=”javascript:void(0)” onclick=”location.reload();”>Reload Page</a>
- Using a Script to Reload: If you’re doing this within a script, you can simply use location.reload() as part of your JavaScript execution flow.
// This will reload the page every 5 seconds
setTimeout(function() {
location.reload();
}, 5000);
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