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javascript onclick='history.go(-3); FAILS!

Hey Guys,
What's wrong with this javascript?
No matter what history I give it (-1) (-2) (-3) (-4) it only refreshes the page it is on.
If I change the "type" from "submit" to "button" nothing happens at all.
onclick='history.go(-3);return true;' has no effect either.
Have I lost my mind again?
Sas

<form> <input name='Back' type='submit'  value='Go Back' onclick='history.go(-3);' style='height: 22px; width:280px; FONT-SIZE:12px; font-family:Arial;'  >
</form>

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sasnaktiv

ASKER

Thanks for getting back to me Duncan.
Unfortunately I still have the problem -- with either of your suggestions.
Go figure?
Sas

duncanb7

Did you enable javascript enabed on browser> What browser are you using ?

If javascript is not enabled, you could not view the error message at browser develper tools ?
You know where is button for developer tools on browser ?

the html page, I tried, it works at my sides, no any issue
Why not send us your whole page ?

Duncan

duncanb7

copy wrong code to your, missing onclick="javascript:..."

Try it

Duncan

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<title></title>
<script type="text/JavaScript">

	function goBack() {
    window.history.go(-1);
}	
	</script>

</head>

<body >

	<button onclick="javascript:goBack();">Go Back</button>
</body>
</html>

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sasnaktiv

ASKER

Sorry Duncan,
Nothing seems to be working. Not even when I create direct buttons (targeted to the correct document) using post or get. It just keeps refreshing the existing page.
Sas

duncanb7

That page works at my side.
Could you send us the "not working" page ? including related code such as javascript

Duncan

sasnaktiv

ASKER

Sorry Duncan,
The page is quite complex ad proprietary. So I can't send it along. I guess I'll have to continue trying to fix it or just give up on it.
How can I award you the points?
Sas

duncanb7

Just close this thread without any points since I didn't solve your issue

Duncan

sasnaktiv

ASKER

But there's nothing wrong with any of the code you suggested.
And I want to do what's right by you.
Sas

sasnaktiv

ASKER

Thanks for the help and attention Duncan. You are the only person who responded to my question.
Sas

duncanb7

Thanks for your points

Reminder and Note for other viewer: the solution is NOT fixed to author final question completely

have a nice day

Duncan