Javascript Reference - History forward() Method

The forward() method loads the next URL in the history list.

Browser Support


`forward`	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes

Syntax

history.forward()

Parameters

None.

Return Value

No return value.

Example

The following code shows how to create a forward button on a page.


<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<script>
function goForward() {<!-- w w  w.  j a  v a  2  s.  c  o m-->
    window.history.forward()
}
</script>
</head>
<body>
<button onclick="goForward()">Go Forward</button>
</body>
</html>

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