Window history.back()

Create a back button on a page:

The output of the code above will be:

Click on Go Back to see how it works.
(Will only work if a previous page exists in your history list)

Description

The history.back() method loads the previous URL (page) in the history list.

The history.back() method only works if a previous page exists.

history.back() is the same as history.go(-1).

history.back() is the same as clicking "Back" your browser.

history.back()

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history.back() is supported in all browsers:


Chrome	Edge	Firefox	Safari	Opera	IE
Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes