jQuery unload() Method

jQuery unload() event occurs when the user perform any page away action such as close window, page reload, forward/back buttons etc.

Syntax

This syntax represent to attach a function on unload event

$(selector).unload(function);
Parameter Type Description
function Function Optional. Specifies the function to execute when the unload is occurs

Examples

This example represent the unload event

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
  <title>jQuery unload() method</title>
  <script src="jquery-latest.min.js"></script>
  <script>
    $(document).ready(function(){
      $(window).unload(function(){
        $("div").text("unload event triggered.");
      });
    });
  </script>
</head>
<body>
  <img src="../../images/img_nat.png" width="207" height="137" />
  <div>Image loaded successfully.</div>
</body> 
</html>

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