Java Script is not redirecting using window.location

Question

I am calling the js function from the href

function topicApproval()
{
 var approve = confirm('Do you wish to proceed?');
 if(approve)
 {
 window.location('http://www.sample.com');
 }
}

Here is the function called Yes

But it is not redirecting........ Please help me..

Does Firebug console mention any errors?

Wayne
– Wayne

2011-10-25 09:25:38 +00:00
Commented Oct 25, 2011 at 9:25 — Wayne
– Wayne, Commented Oct 25, 2011 at 9:25

Some Guy · Accepted Answer · 2011-10-25 09:25:07Z

5

Use:

window.location = 'http://sample.com';

More info

answered Oct 25, 2011 at 9:25

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Ashok KS · Accepted Answer · 2011-10-25 09:35:46Z

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You cal also use

window.location = 'http://sample.com';
window.location.href="http://www.example.com/";  and
window.location.replace('example.html');

for more details here

answered Oct 25, 2011 at 9:35

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Hari Prasad Over a year ago

Thanks for the answer.It works when I put one alert message like window.location.replace('sample.com/'); alert("HI"); Why this happens due to time delay or something help.................

Eduard · Accepted Answer · 2013-07-13 13:39:04Z

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Why not using document.location.href = 'http://location.com' which is supported by every browser.

answered Jul 13, 2013 at 13:39

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