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History back() Method
History Object
Definition and Usage
The back() method loads the previous URL in the history list.
This is the same as clicking the Back button or history.go(-1).
Syntax
history.back()
Browser Support
The back() method is supported in all major browsers.
Example
Example
Create a back button on a page:
<html>
<head>
<script>
function goBack()
{
window.history.back()
}
</script>
</head>
<body>
<input type="button" value="Back" onclick="goBack()">
</body>
</html>
<head>
<script>
function goBack()
{
window.history.back()
}
</script>
</head>
<body>
<input type="button" value="Back" onclick="goBack()">
</body>
</html>
The output of the code above will be:
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