History forward() Method

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## Browser Objects

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# History forward() Method

History Object

## Example

Create a forward button on a page (This example will not work if the next page does not exist in the history):

<script>
function goForward()
{
window.history.forward()
}
</script>
<body>
<button onclick="goForward()">Go Forward</button>
</body>

The output of the code above will be:

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## Definition and Usage

The forward() method loads the next URL in the history list.

This is the same as clicking the "Forward button" in your browser, or history.go(1).

Note: This method will not work if the next page does not exist in the history list.

Tip: To load the previous URL in the history list, use the history.back() method.

## Browser Support

The forward() method is supported in all major browsers.

## Syntax

history.forward()

History Object

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