JavaScript:history.go?

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JavaScript:history.go?

Is it possible to have it on a timer

stcrim

4:51 pm on Aug 25, 2003 (gmt 0)

Is it possible to have the "go back" js on a timer where after a certain amount of time it goes back to the previous page?

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

-s-

claus

5:00 pm on Aug 25, 2003 (gmt 0)

Perhaps this will do the trick:

<a href="JavaScript:setTimeout('history.go(-1)', 3000);">

/claus

korkus2000

5:04 pm on Aug 25, 2003 (gmt 0)

I am not sure that will work claus. The timer isn't fired unless you click the link, unless that is what you want stcrim? Just use the same code fired from what ever event you want. I would assume you would want it on the onload event like:

With a the function goBack() in the code block:

stcrim

5:29 pm on Aug 25, 2003 (gmt 0)

I will give'er a try...

Thank you very much!

-s-

stcrim

5:40 pm on Aug 25, 2003 (gmt 0)

korkus2000

That is perfect - works like a charm

-s-

korkus2000

5:54 pm on Aug 25, 2003 (gmt 0)

claus' code, just different event :)

glad it worked.