Location hash attribute

hashAttribute sets or returns the anchor part of the URL, including the hash mark (#).

If the URL does not have a fragment identifier, this attribute returns an empty string "".

Note:When using this attribute to set the anchor part, do not include the hash mark (#).

Syntax:

Return hash attribute:

location.hash

Set hash attribute:

location.hash = anchorName

Example

var anchor = document.getElementById("myAnchor");
document.querySelector("#output").innerHTML = anchor.hash;

All browsers fully support the hash attribute:

Attribute
hash	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes

Value	Description
anchorName	A string specifying the anchor part of the URL

Return Value:	A string representing the anchor part of the URL, including the hash (#)

Set Anchor Part:

Example

var anchor = document.getElementById("myAnchor");
anchor.hash = "newFragement";