back Method
Loads a URL from the History list.
Syntax
history.back([iDistance])
Parameters
iDistance Optional. Integer that specifies the number of URLs to go back. If no value is provided, the previous URL is loaded.
Return Value
No return value.
Remarks
This method performs the same action as when a user clicks the Back button in the browser. The back method works the same as history.go(-1). An error does not occur if the user tries to go beyond the beginning of the history. Instead, the user remains at the current page.
Applies To
[ Object Name ] Platform Version Win16: Win32: Mac: Unix: WinCE: Version data is listed when the mouse hovers over a link, or the link has focus.
See Also
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