How do i get javascript back on?

Window history.back()

Example

Create a back button on a page:


The output of the code above will be:

Click on Go Back to see how it works.
(Will only work if a previous page exists in your history list)

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Definition and Usage

The history.back() method loads the previous URL (page) in the history list.

The history.back() method only works if a previous page exists.


Syntax

Parameters

Return Value


Browser Support

history.back() is supported in all browsers:

Chrome IE Edge Firefox Safari Opera
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To view Google ads on a website, activate JavaScript in your browser.

Activate JavaScript in Google Chrome

  1. Open Chrome on your computer.
  2. Click 
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    Settings.
  3. Click Security and Privacy.
  4. Click Site settings.
  5. Click JavaScript.
  6. Select Sites can use Javascript.

Activate JavaScript in another browser

Follow the instructions provided by your browser:

  • Microsoft Edge
  • Mozilla Firefox
  • Apple Safari

Browser upgrades, security software, or patches may change your browser’s JavaScript setting. If you have problems viewing Google ads, confirm that JavaScript is activated in your browser.

If the JavaScript setting is set to “Prompt,” websites that show Google ads may display a warning.

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Instructions for web developers

You may want to consider linking to this site, to educate any script-disabled users on how to enable JavaScript in five most commonly used browsers. You are free to use the code below and modify it according to your needs.

On enable-javascript.com we optimize the script-disabled user experience as much as we can:

  • The instructions for your browser are put at the top of the page
  • All the images are inlined, full-size, for easy perusing
  • This developer-centric message is out of the way.

We want your visitors to have JavaScript enabled just as much as you do!

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Summary

Many Internet Web sites contain JavaScript, a scripting programming language that runs on the web browser to make specific features on the web page functional. If JavaScript has been disabled within your browser, the content or the functionality of the web page can be limited or unavailable. This article describes the steps for enabling JavaScript in web browsers.

More Information

Internet Explorer

To allow all websites within the Internet zone to run scripts within Internet Explorer:

  1. On the web browser menu, click Tools or the "Tools" icon (which looks like a gear), and select Internet Options.

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  2. When the "Internet Options" window opens, select the Security tab.

  3. On the "Security" tab, make sure the Internet zone is selected, and then click on the "Custom level..." button.

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  4. In the Security Settings – Internet Zone dialog box, click Enable for Active Scripting in the Scripting section. 

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  5. When the "Warning!" window opens and asks, "Are you sure you want to change the settings for this zone?" select Yes.

  6. Click OK at the bottom of the Internet Options window to close the dialog.

  7. Click the Refresh button to refresh the page and run scripts.

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To allow scripting on a specific website, while leaving scripting disabled in the Internet zone, add the specific Web site to the Trusted sites zone:

  1. On the web browser menu, click Tools, or the "Tools" icon (which looks like a gear) and select Internet Options.

    How do i get javascript back on?

  2. When the "Internet Options" window opens, select the Security tab.

  3. On the "Security" tab, select the Trusted sites zone and then click the Sites button.

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  4. For the website(s) you would like to allow scripting, enter the address within the Add this website to the zone text box and click Add. Note: If the address does not begin with "https:", you many need to uncheck "Require server verification (https:) for all sites in this zone". 

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  5. Click Close and then click OK at the bottom of the Internet Options window to close the dialog.

  6. Click the Refresh button to refresh the page and run scripts.

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Google Chrome

To enable JavaScript in Google Chrome, please review and follow the instructions provided at Enable JavaScript in your browser to see ads on your site.

Mozilla Corporation’s Firefox

To enable JavaScript in Firefox, please review and follow the instructions provided at JavaScript settings for interactive web pages.

Need more help?

How do I turn my JavaScript back on?

Chrome Browser - Android - Turn JavaScript On / Off.
Apps icon. (Google) Chrome. . If unavailable, swipe up from the center of the display then tap. Chrome. ..
Tap the. Menu icon. (upper-right)..
Tap. Settings. ..
From the Advanced section, tap. Site settings. ..
Tap. JavaScript. ..
Tap the. JavaScript switch. to turn on or off ..

Is JavaScript enabled on my Chrome?

Enable JavaScript in Android browser Click the menu button in the browser. Select "Settings" (located towards the bottom of the menu screen). Select "Advanced" from the Settings screen. Check the box next to "Enable Javascript" to turn the option on.

Is JavaScript disabled on Chrome?

On Google Chrome, JavaScript is enabled by default, but you can verify if it works through the Settings menu. To reveal the Settings menu, simply click on three tiny black dots at the top-right corner of your Chrome window. Next, click on the Settings option to access a search box labeled Search settings.

Why is my JavaScript not working on Chrome?

The main reason why Chrome is unable to load JavaScript is because it is disabled by you intentionally or unintentionally. There are more than five settings that need to be enabled all the time in order to allow Chrome to load JavaScript on any website.