Javascript DOM onbeforeunload Event

Introduction

Execute a JavaScript when the page is about to be unloaded:

Reload this page, or click on the link below to invoke the onbeforeunload event.

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<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<body onbeforeunload="return myFunction()">
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<script>
function myFunction() {/*ww w .j  a v  a 2  s  .co m*/
  return "Write something clever here...";
}
</script>

</body>
</html>

The onbeforeunload event occurs when the document is about to be unloaded.

Bubbles: No
Cancelable: Yes
Event type: UiEvent if generated from a user interface, Event otherwise
Supported HTML tags: <body>



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