Is there a way to use jQuery to perform a certain task, only when the page is closed?

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I have a page where I need to perform a task on unload but only when the page is closed. The problem I am having is that the unload also runs when refreshing (or postback) the page which will cause problems.

This is what I am using to test the event at the moment:

$( window ).unload(function() {
  alert( "Bye now!" );
});

I need to use a similar function but not when the page is refreshed or a postback has occurred.

Anything within that function will execute on refresh or postback... — Rakesh_HBK, Jan 27 '14 at 12:44
Is there anything other than the unload() that will achieve what I am looking for? — connersz, Jan 27 '14 at 12:46
No, I dont know other way. But you can detect this using keycodes in Jquery.. You can check keycode for F5 key.. — Rakesh_HBK, Jan 27 '14 at 12:52

score 0 · Answer 1 · edited May 23 '17 at 10:25

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I suggest you to check window.onbeforeunload event to achieve your behavior. Refer this for reference.

edited May 23 '17 at 10:25

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answered Jan 27 '14 at 12:52

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But Window.onbeforeunload also execute on page refresh or postback...Can you provide any code or link to avoid it on refresh/postback... – Rakesh_HBK Jan 27 '14 at 13:07

Is there a way to use jQuery to perform a certain task, only when the page is closed?

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