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Anthony_E
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November 4, 2024

Technical Tip: Browser Events: Navigation Transition Types

  • November 4, 2024
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Description This article discusses Browser Events: Navigation Transition Types.
Scope FortiDLP.
Solution
  • typed:  The user typed the URL into the address bar. This is also used if the user starts typing into the address bar, and then selects a URL from the suggestions it offers.
  • auto_bookmark:  The user selected a bookmark or an item in the browser history.
  • auto_subframe: Any nested iframes that are automatically loaded by their parent.
  • manual_subframe: Any nested iframes that are loaded as an explicit user action. Loading such an iframe will generate an entry in the back/forward navigation list.
  • generated: The user started typing in the address bar, and then selected a suggested entry that did not contain a URL.
  • start_page: The page was passed to the command line or is the start page.
  • form_submit: The user submitted a form. Note that in some situations, such as when a form uses a script to submit its contents, submitting a form does not result in this transition type.
  • reload: The user reloaded the page, using the Reload button or by pressing Enter in the address bar. This is also used for session restoration and reopening closed tabs.
  • keyword: The URL was generated using a keyword search configured by the user.
  • keyword_generated: Corresponds to a visit generated for a keyword.

 

Related document:

https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Mozilla/Add-ons/WebExtensions/API/webNavigation/TransitionType

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