can't find back arrow so I can go back to previous web page like I did on window pc

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I am new to mac. I want to go back to previous web page like I could on a windows pc. Thanks
 

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In what browser in Windows and how did you go back?
 

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If you're using Safari, the back and forward arrows are located in the upper left corner of the browser. They should be there unless you've opted to remove them. To get the arrows back (if they're gone) right click on the top of the Safari menu bar (where the three dots are). Then select "customize" toolbar. Drag the arrows back in place and press "done".
 

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Also how do you have links opening? In the same window or in a New Tab? If it's a new Tab, the Back is not going to work as the window you came from is another tab.
 
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[Backspace] works the same way as it does on Windows.
 
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Thanks Permalink,
I had to use customize tool bar and drag arrows back into place. It worked.
 

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Who's Permalink?
 

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You are, of course, #7 (permalink) to be exact..:) and I suppose I'll end up being #8..

Good Catch as it had me scratching my head also! :D
 

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Me too guys and I don't have that much hair left on top to scratch! ;P
 

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Now another question; what is the PERMALINK for?
It's for linking to specific posts in a thread. It's great if you need to point someone to a thread that has a solution without subjecting them to the whole thread. In essence, you can say "here's the answer."
 

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It's for linking to specific posts in a thread. It's great if you need to point someone to a thread that has a solution without subjecting them to the whole thread. In essence, you can say "here's the answer."
You mean someone doesn't want to read our brilliant wit/detours into obscurity? Why would anyone want to miss that?:Confused:
 

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It's a shame that people would miss that isn't it?
 
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It's for linking to specific posts in a thread. It's great if you need to point someone to a thread that has a solution without subjecting them to the whole thread. In essence, you can say "here's the answer."

Great. But when I click one, nothing seems to happen. What's step two?
 

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When you click a permalink, you'll notice that your post is now at the top of the page. Should you want to now link to this, copy the URL from the address bar. If you look, you'll notice that the end of the URL contains your post number: http://www.mac-forums.com/forums/os-x-operating-system/283447-cant-find-back-arrow-so-i-can-go-back-previous-web-page-like-i-did-window-pc.html#post1444248
 

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Your Permalink is #15. Click on #15 and not the word Permalink. Your post will be the only one on the page. Works here in every browser known to man.

I use it all the time when wanting to single out a post in a thread.
 

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Dennis' solution also works - his will link to a single post (with no context) and mine will link you to the post as it is in the thread.
 

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Dennis' solution also works - his will link to a single post (with no context) and mine will link you to the post as it is in the thread.

I figured that was what he was after.
 
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edit: nevermind I thought I was at the end of the thread. I wasn't.
 

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