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 Web History API is supported in all browsers:

Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes

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>

Go 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>

Go Back 2 Pages

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