Web History API

The Web History API provides easy methods to access the windows.history object.The window.history object contains the URLs (Web Sites) visited by the user.

The History back() Method

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

It is the same as clicking the "back arrow" in your browser.

Example

<button onclick="myFunction()">Go Back</button>

<script>
function myFunction() {
  window.history.back();
}
</script>

function goBack() { window.history.back(); }

The History go() Method

The go() method loads a specific URL from the history list:

Example

<button onclick="myFunction()">Go Back 2 Pages</button>

<script>
function myFunction() {
  window.history.go(-2);
}
</script>

function goBack() { window.history.go(-2); }

History Object Properties

Property Description
length Returns the number of URLs in the history list

History Object Methods

Method Description
back() Loads the previous URL in the history list
forward() Loads the next URL in the history list
go() Loads a specific URL from the history list