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A hard refresh is a way of clearing the browser's cache for a specific page to force it to load the most recent version of a page. It is similar to the "purge article" feature on a Wiki. Sometimes, when changes are made to the website, they do not register immediately due to caching. A hard refresh will usually fix this, though occasionally completely clearing the cache is necessary.
How to do a Hard Refresh
Google Chrome
Windows/Linux/ChromeOS:
- Hold down Ctrl and click the Reload button. On a Chromebook, be careful not to hold ⇧ Shift and press the physical reload key on the keyboard, or it will rotate the internal display.
Windows/Linux:
- Press Ctrl+F5.
Mac:
- Hold ⇧ Shift and click the Reload button.
- Or, press ⌘ Cmd+⇧ Shift+R.
Internet Explorer
 Note: | Internet Explorer is not supported by Scratch 3.0. |
- Press Ctrl+F5.
- Or, hold the Ctrl key and click the Refresh button.
Safari
Mac:
- Hold down ⌥ Option+⌘ Cmd+r.
iPhone/iPad:
- Open Settings, scroll down and tap "Safari" and tap "Clear History and Website Data".
Mozilla Firefox and Related Browsers
Windows/Linux:
- Press Ctrl+F5.
- Or, press Ctrl+⇧ Shift+R.
Mac:
- Hold down ⇧ Shift and click the Reload button.
- Or, press ⌘ Cmd+⇧ Shift+R.
