How to hard refresh/reload a webpage?
What is a hard refresh/reload a webpage? It's a way to make sure your webpage shows the latest version by clearing its cache, which holds scripts, styles, and features. Here's how to do a hard refresh on various browsers:
Google Chrome:
- For Windows users: Hold Ctrl and press F5.
- For Mac users: Hold Cmd and Shift, then press R.
Firefox:
- For Windows users: Hold Ctrl and press F5.
- For Mac users: Hold Cmd and Shift, then press R.
Safari (Mac):
- Go to Safari > Empty Cache, or press Opt + Cmd + E.
- To refresh, click the refresh button or press Cmd + R.
Internet Explorer/Microsoft Edge (Windows):
- Hold Ctrl and press F5.
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