Why is there no back button?

[Billz]

Not much more to add but is frustrating if you hit the wrong link and you can’t just go back to where you was.

[The Kaptain]

Back button in your browser or on your mobile device?

Its certainly something that can be added if enough users think it would be useful.

[timster]

I would. A number of times on my Android, swiping back ends up closing the tab.

[The Kaptain]

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It works perfectly on my test board but please can you test in "the real world" environment.

[Mouldy Old Dough]

It works perfectly on my test board but please can you test in "the real world" environment.

Regardless of what page you have been on, clicking the Back button gives the error:
"The requested page could not be found."

[The Kaptain]

DAMN, Works perfectly on W11/FF but I didnt check it with Chrome or Edge which I agree, throw that error.

Leave it with me

[timster]

Yup, same with me on Chrome/Android.

[The Kaptain]

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Not as pretty, but cross browser compatible (I think)

[evil_C]

Not as pretty, but cross browser compatible (I think)

Works fine on Safari, but I don’t understand why it’s needed - the back arrow on the browser does the same, doesn’t it?

[The Kaptain]

Thanks for the Safari test.

I don't need the back button either but as some do I have added it.

[Coyote Jim]

Thanks for the Safari test.

I don't need the back button either but as some do I have added it.

iPad test works too does exactly the same as my browser back button.
Must be the name that works “Back” button.
My secret “Forward” button works too.

[timster]

Works on Chrome/Android too. Great stuff

[The Kaptain]

Glad its working for you all now.

[Mouldy Old Dough]

Glad its working for you all now.

[The Kaptain]

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The prettification is now complete and is (as far as I know) cross browser compatible

[Coyote Jim]

The prettification is now complete and is (as far as I know) cross browser compatible

All OK iPad and iPhone

[Billz]

I see the issue here. I browse on an iPad. I have saved the Kabin forum to the Home Screen. This shows the forum in full screen without Safari’s address bar, hence no back arrow

[evil_C]

I see the issue here. I browse on an iPad. I have saved the Kabin forum to the Home Screen. This shows the forum in full screen without Safari’s address bar, hence no back arrow

I too use a iPad. If you drag the screen down from full screen mode, it will reveal the back and forward arrows.

[The Kaptain]

The prettification is now complete and is (as far as I know) cross browser compatible

All OK iPad and iPhone

Thanks for checking, I think this one is OK (for now anyway)

[Billz]

I too use a iPad. If you drag the screen down from full screen mode, it will reveal the back and forward arrows.

Not working on my iPad. If you open the site in Safari, then hit the button that allows you to add the site to your home screen, it creates an icon on your iPad. This takes you direct to the site but there is no option to drag the screen down.

[Coyote Jim]

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Back “rewind button” is now installed bottom left of page.

[The Kaptain]

Added to the header as well, I hope it helps sort out the issues that some people have been having.

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[Billz]

As the OP, can I just say a big thanks for implementing the new back button. Works a treat.

[evil_C]

I too use a iPad. If you drag the screen down from full screen mode, it will reveal the back and forward arrows.

Not working on my iPad. If you open the site in Safari, then hit the button that allows you to add the site to your home screen, it creates an icon on your iPad. This takes you direct to the site but there is no option to drag the screen down.

I have the icon on my Home Screen. When I open the site from that icon the back (and forward) arrow(s) is/are shaded because I’ve not visited any threads yet. The arrows are visible though and become live as soon as I’ve visited some pages. If not visible, they become visible once I drag the screen down. If it doesn’t work for you, you must have some navigation tools turned off on your iPad.

Dragging the screen down is not something which requires an option per se. It’s just a standard iPad operation (but I’m sure you know that).

[The Kaptain]

As the OP, can I just say a big thanks for implementing the new back button. Works a treat.

I'm happy that you are happy