web api instance method
History: forward() method
The forward() method of the History interface causes the browser to move
forward one page in the session history. It has the same effect as calling
history.go(1).
This method is asynchronous. Add a listener for the popstate event in order to determine when the navigation has completed.
Syntax
forward()
Parameters
None.
Return value
None (undefined).
Exceptions
SecurityErrorDOMException- : Thrown if the associated document is not fully active. Browsers also throttle navigations and may throw this error, generate a warning, or ignore the call if it’s called too frequently.
Examples
The following examples create a button that moves forward one step in the session history.
HTML
<button id="go-forward">Go Forward!</button>
JavaScript
document.getElementById("go-forward").addEventListener("click", (e) => {
history.forward();
});
Specifications
SpecificationsStandards references are available on the canonical MDN page.
Browser compatibility
Browser compatibilityCompatibility data is available on the canonical MDN page.