Controlling the browser window

[bdavis96]

I have a webpage opening up in a new window when a user clicks the link. I want the browser back button on the new window to disable (so they can't click back, only close window) or override the browser back button to close the window. Any help would be much appreciated.

 

[BillyRayPreachersSon]

You cannot disable the back button.

Sorry!

Dan

 

[Foamcow]

You can turn off (hide) the toolbars on a window, but this is evil and shouldn't really be done (in the name of usability).

 

[ChrisHunt]

I want the browser back button on the new window to disable (so they can't click back, only close window)"

That's what happens anyway when you open a link in a new window - it's one of the main reasons why doing so is generally such a bad idea: it breaks the back button. See

http://www.fixingyourwebsite.com/DiveIntoAccessibility/day_16.html

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-- Chris Hunt

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[mattygriff]

Even if you hide the toolbar as mentioned above, the user can still right-click on your page and select the "Back" option from there (unless you also disable right-clicking).

Why are you so determined that the user can't go back to the previous page?

 

[Foamcow]

The web isn't about sending a user down "path A" or "path B".
It is more about not only letting them choose whatever route they like, but also allow them to use any mode of transport to go wherever they like. Not only that, but they can choose to wear whatever they like and travel whenever they choose.

I just made that up, it needs work, but I like it.

 

[tviman]

If a new web page opens (presumably from a link), then the back button would be useless anyway since there is no history for that page.

There's always a better way. The fun is trying to find it!