How to prevent a user leaving the page (by accident)

[BabyJeffy]

I've added a new FAQ to the Javascript archives.

faq216-6708

This FAQ gives sample code on how to warn a user before they leave the page - and give them the option of remaining on the page (in the context of the example, this only happens once the form on the page is changed, but not submitted).

I've used this code concept recently for IE6, IE7 and Firefox in Windows without any problems.

I hope others can get some re-use from it!

Cheers,
Jeff

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Make sure your web page and css validates properly against the doctype you have chosen - before you attempt to debug a problem!

FAQ216-6094

 

[feherke]

Hi

This technique is suitable for IE6, IE7 and Firefox

... and Safari and degrades gracefully in the other browsers.

Nice one.

Feherke.

http://rootshell.be/~feherke/

 

[LyndonOHRC]

Does this trigger if the client attempts to close the window?

Lyndon

---People Remember about 10% of what you say ---They never forget how you made them feel. Covey

 

[BabyJeffy]

Yes... it does.

Cheers,
Jeff

[tt]Jeff's Blog [!]@[/!] CodeRambler

http://www.coderambler.com/

http://www.coedit.co.uk/

[/tt]

Make sure your web page and css validates properly against the doctype you have chosen - before you attempt to debug a problem!

FAQ216-6094