Can I execute a link after a preventDefault()?

Question

Code :

$('#myLink').click(function (e) {
    e.preventDefault();

    ...

    if (someCondition) {
        ... code ...
    } else {
        ... execute the link
    }
});

I'd like, if someCondition is false, execute the original href of the link (so, go that link, changing the page). Is it this possible?

score 25 · Answer 1 · answered Jun 08 '12 at 08:37

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$('#myLink').click(function (e) {
    e.preventDefault();

    ...

    if (someCondition) {
      //do stuff
    } else {
        location.href = $(this).attr('href');
    }
});

answered Jun 08 '12 at 08:37

coolguy

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Note that this opens the link in the same tab even if it was clicked with CMD (Mac) or CTRL (Windows, Ubuntu) pressed. – kslstn Jan 26 '20 at 13:46

score 5 · Accepted Answer · answered Jun 08 '12 at 08:35

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Just move the preventDefault inside the if/else statement:

$('#myLink').click(function (e) {

    ...

    if (someCondition) {
        e.preventDefault();

        ... code ...

    } else {
        ... execute the link
    }
});

answered Jun 08 '12 at 08:35

Mottie

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depending on how long your conditional takes the browse might follow the original link before reaching that part of the code. – deweydb Jul 11 '14 at 20:55
And that deserves a -1? LOL ok – Mottie Jul 11 '14 at 21:34
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Yes, because the answer is incorrect and misleading. – deweydb Jul 11 '14 at 22:56
@deweydb Well then add an answer that is correct and not misleading. – Mottie Jul 14 '14 at 15:58
ubercooluk's answer is fine and i voted for that one. no need to ad another. – deweydb Jul 14 '14 at 19:17

score 3 · Answer 3 · edited May 23 '17 at 11:46

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Take a look: Jquery Location Href?

Basically you can use window.location.href = 'http://example.com';

edited May 23 '17 at 11:46

Community

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answered Jun 08 '12 at 08:37

Sem

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score 1 · Answer 4 · answered Jun 08 '12 at 08:36

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Just put the e.preventDefault(); inside the condition?

answered Jun 08 '12 at 08:36

Mike Sav

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Can I execute a link after a preventDefault()?

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