Javascript Bookmarklet to get current URL

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How would I get the current URL with a javascript code that could be used in a bookmarklet? This code isn't working:

javascript:copy(window.location.href);

It needs to copy it to the clipboard. I need to support Firefox, Chrome and IE

Is this bookmarklet for personal use or for putting on a website? — Lekensteyn, Mar 11 '11 at 18:54

score 4 · Answer 1 · answered Mar 14 '11 at 22:10

To get the URL from any legit browser (Opera, Chrome) with a bookmarklet:

javascript:(function(s){try{s=document.selection.createRange().text}catch(_){s=document.getSelection()}prompt('','\n'+location+'\n'+s)})()

If you want to add the Page Title:

javascript:(function(s){try{s=document.selection.createRange().text}catch(_){s=document.getSelection()}prompt('',document.title+" "+'\n'+location+'\n'+s)})()

score 3 · Accepted Answer · answered Mar 11 '11 at 18:53

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What about a dialog from which you can copy the current URL?

javascript:void(prompt("URL:", location.href))

The void part prevents the browser from navigating away when pressing OK or Cancel.

Putting the URL into the clipboard takes more work, and differs on distinct browsers. If you really want to put the data in the clipboard, mention the browsers you need to support.

answered Mar 11 '11 at 18:53

Lekensteyn

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I need to support Firefox, Chrome and IE – Will Evans Mar 11 '11 at 18:54

score 0 · Answer 3 · edited May 23 '17 at 11:48

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There is no built-in function in JS called copy. If there is one in the page, then it should work. So the page would need this code

How do I copy to the clipboard in JavaScript?

edited May 23 '17 at 11:48

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answered Mar 11 '11 at 18:52

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@Will impossible to create a bookmarklet that is supported anywhere but IE to do what you want – mplungjan Mar 11 '11 at 18:58

Javascript Bookmarklet to get current URL

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