Redirect user to url stored in variable (Javascript)

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Probably a stupid question but I don't often use javascript and was puzzled why the following code doesn't work..

var loc = document.forms["myForm"]["sites"].value;
//loc = 'http://www.sites.com'
window.location(loc);

I've done quite a few searches and was surprised to see this hadn't come up before.

Thanks,

This is called from: <form name="myForm" action="" onsubmit="va()" method="post"> — rix
– rix, Commented Apr 13, 2012 at 15:35

ThiefMaster · Accepted Answer · 2012-04-13 15:29:21Z

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window.location is an object, not a function.

Try this instead:

window.location.href = loc;

or if you want to replace the current history entry:

window.location.replace(loc);

answered Apr 13, 2012 at 15:29

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antyrat · Accepted Answer · 2012-04-13 15:29:14Z

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Try to use this:

window.location.href = loc

answered Apr 13, 2012 at 15:29

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antyrat Over a year ago

Well you can try window.top.location.href = loc but it's strange. Everything should work.

rix Over a year ago

antyrat Over a year ago

you forget http in site url

rix Over a year ago

yeah, that was just fast typing. I've no idea why this is not working

antyrat Over a year ago

try this

<select name="jump" onchange="window.top.location.href=this.value;"><option value=""></option><option value="http://site.net/">My site</option></select>

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