clear method

Removes all key/value pairs from the Web Storage area.

Internet Explorer 8

 

Syntax

var retval = Storage.clear();

Parameters

This method has no parameters.

Return value

Type: HRESULT

If this method succeeds, it returns S_OK. Otherwise, it returns an HRESULT error code.

Standards information

There are no standards that apply here.

Remarks

Session storage is cleared immediately. Local storage key/value pairs are removed from memory, and disk storage quota is updated.

Examples

The following button clears the local storage area for the current domain.

JavaScript
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<button onclick="localStorage.clear()">
    Clear Stored Values</button>

See also

Storage
removeItem

 

 

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