Explained: Forced (Full) Page Reload
If you get a javascript error on your page or if your page does not load completely, it may help to reload the page. Normally reloading a page will cure the problem but your browser does not reload all of the files unless you specifically request it. Doing a hard page reload will ensure that your browser has the full, most recent version of all of the files that make up a web page.
Depending on which browser you use, there are different ways to force your browser to do a hard page reload. Here are explanations on how to do it for the most common web browsers:
| Browser | Operating System | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge |
Windows | Hold down Ctrl and click the Reload button Or Hold down Ctrl and press F5 |
| Google Chrome | MacOS | Hold down Shift and click the Reload button Or Hold down Command, Shift and click the 'R' key |
| Firefox | Windows | Hold down Ctrl, Shift and the 'R' key Or Hold down Ctrl and press F5 |
| Firefox | MacOS | Hold down Command, Shift and the 'R' key Or Hold down Shift and press the reload button |
| Safari | MacOS | Hold down the option and command key then press the 'E' key |
| Internet Explorer | Windows | Hold the Control key, press the F5 key Or hold the Control key, click the Refresh button |