Javascript Reference - History go() Method
The go() method loads a specific URL from the history list.
Browser Support
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Syntax
history.go(number|URL)
Parameter Values
| Parameter | Description |
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| number|URL | Required. The parameter can either be a number
which goes to the URL within the specific position.
-1 goes back one page, 1 goes forward one page. Or a string of a partial or full URL, and the function will go to the first URL that matches the string. |
Return Value
No return value.
Example
The following code shows how to click on the button to go back two pages.
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<script>
function goBack() {<!-- w w w. j a v a2 s . c om-->
window.history.go(-2)
}
</script>
</head>
<body>
<button onclick="goBack()">Go 2 pages back</button>
</body>
</html>
The code above is rendered as follows: