Best Practice: Clearing the Browser Cache

If recent changes to a page are not displaying as expected, a cached version of the page in the browser may be the cause.
 

A browser cache is a collection of saved files (images, styles, and page data) a browser stores locally to improve the load time of frequently visited pages. Browser caches eventually expire on a scheduled basis. Clearing the cache prompts the browser to display the latest published version of a webpage.
 

How to Clear a Browser Cache

The steps below vary by browser.

Google Chrome

• Select the three-dot menu in the upper-right corner and select Settings
   
• Select Privacy and security, then Delete browsing data
   
• Set the time range to All time, check Cached images and files, and select Delete data

Mozilla Firefox

• Select the three-line menu in the upper-right corner and select Settings
   
• Select Privacy & Security, scroll to Cookies and Site Data, and select Clear Data
   
• Check Temporary cached files and pages and select Clear

Microsoft Edge

• Select the three-dot menu in the upper-right corner and select Settings
   
• Select Privacy, search, and services, then Choose what to clear
   
• Set the time range to All time, check Cached images and files, and select Clear now

Apple Safari

• Select Develop in the menu bar, then select Empty Caches
   
• If the Develop menu is not visible, go to Safari > Settings > Advanced and enable Show features for web developers