In today's world, most browsers automatically adjust the window scroll position upon page refresh. While this is generally a helpful feature, I find myself in a situation where I need to reload a page and direct focus to a different part of the page than where the user last interacted. It's worth noting that the new element requiring focus initially remains hidden, so using a hash tag won't solve the issue. This means I must handle it using JavaScript to ensure the div becomes visible and other necessary adjustments are made.
After the page reloads...
$(document).ready(function(){
$('#mydiv').show();
var top = $('#myelement').offset().top;
window.scrollTo(0, top);
});
Despite my efforts, the page continues to focus on the area where the user left off. Upon extensive debugging, I've concluded that while my code functions correctly, the browser seems to override my scroll positioning during the reload event. This adjustment occurs too quickly for me to intervene effectively. If I insert an alert immediately after scrolling, the screen location displays correctly, but as soon as I dismiss the alert, the browser reverts the scroll back to its preferred position (at least in Chrome).
My question is: Is there a way to prevent the browser (across multiple browsers) from interfering with the reload event? While temporarily delaying the scroll with a timeout appears to provide a workaround, it doesn't present a polished or smooth solution.
I have attempted:
$(document).unbind("scroll");
as advised elsewhere, but unfortunately, this has not resolved the issue.
Thank you in advance for any assistance provided.