google-chromereloadbrowser-cache

Chrome refresh right-click reload options not available


I'm trying to do a hard reload and empty cache in Chrome because a previously loaded site keeps coming up on the localhost port I'm using.

The problem is the right-click options seem to have stopped working, ie. nothing happens when I right-click on the refresh button and I can only left-click and reload the page normally.

I had the option before so I know it's not the Chrome version I am using. It's pretty annoying. Does anyone know what's happening here?

Thanks in advance!


Solution

  • Just figured out the basic reason for this - Developer Tools Console must be open to access right-click options on the browser refresh button.

    There are two ways to do this. The quickest way is to press F12. You can also right-click anywhere on the page and select Inspect.

    I guess it is a feature mostly just for developers and the Chrome team doesn't want regular users accidentally clearing their cache!