Getting URL from active tab regardless of browser

[Seminko]

Hey fellas,

I'm looking for an easy way to get an URL from an active browser.

Now, I know about chrome and IE includes but the script I'm writing will be used by users with different browsers, obviously. I can imagine have both IE and Chrome includes in the script, identifying what browser the user uses etc but I was wondering if there is any other easier way.

Thanks

Seminko

[InunoTaishou]

The only universal method I know is highlighting the address bar using F6 (when the browser is active). Since there is no control to get info from on any browsers

F6 or Alt+d will select and highlight the url in the address bar, then you can send Ctrl+c to copy it

[Seminko]

That's fair enough! Just tried in Chrome and IE. Do you know if it works for other browsers?

[InunoTaishou]

I'm using Firefox and it works, I've used it in Internet Explorer 11, 10, and in Chrome. I don't know about any other ones but those are the 3 most popular browsers. Download and try it on Safari. I don't know about Spartan (IE's replacement) but I'm assuming it will do the same, since it's Microsoft.

Edited February 5, 2016 by InunoTaishou

[Seminko]

Thanks again mate!

[junkew]

Another one can be this one but F6 is a very neaty trick to reach same result