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# window\.location object

In JavaScript, the `window.location` object has several properties that you can use to get information about the current URL or manipulate it. Here are some key properties and methods:

1. **window\.location.hash**: Returns the anchor part of a URL, including the hash sign (`#`).

   ```javascript
   console.log(window.location.hash); // e.g., "#section1"
   ```
2. **window\.location.href**: Returns the entire URL of the current page.

   ```javascript
   console.log(window.location.href); // e.g., "https://www.example.com/page?query=123#section1"
   ```
3. **window\.location.protocol**: Returns the protocol scheme of the URL, including the final colon (`:`).

   ```javascript
   console.log(window.location.protocol); // e.g., "https:"
   ```
4. **window\.location.host**: Returns the host (hostname and port) of the URL.

   ```javascript
   console.log(window.location.host); // e.g., "www.example.com:80"
   ```
5. **window\.location.hostname**: Returns the domain name of the web host.

   ```javascript
   console.log(window.location.hostname); // e.g., "www.example.com"
   ```
6. **window\.location.port**: Returns the port number of the URL.

   ```javascript
   console.log(window.location.port); // e.g., "80"
   ```
7. **window\.location.pathname**: Returns the path of the URL.

   ```javascript
   console.log(window.location.pathname); // e.g., "/page"
   ```
8. **window\.location.search**: Returns the query string of the URL, including the question mark (`?`).

   ```javascript
   console.log(window.location.search); // e.g., "?query=123"
   ```

#### Methods

1. **window\.location.assign(url)**: Loads the resource at the URL provided.

   ```javascript
   window.location.assign('https://www.example.com');
   ```
2. **window\.location.replace(url)**: Replaces the current document with the one at the URL provided. This method does not create a new entry in the browser's history.

   ```javascript
   window.location.replace('https://www.example.com');
   ```
3. **window\.location.reload(forceReload)**: Reloads the current URL. If `forceReload` is true, the page will be reloaded from the server.

   ```javascript
   window.location.reload(); // Reloads the page from the cache
   window.location.reload(true); // Reloads the page from the server
   ```

These properties and methods are useful for manipulating the URL or redirecting the user to a different page.