Quite frequently, the 'back' button, (the little triangle in upper left corner) won't let me 'go back'. For instance, if I'm checking my email, and click on a link someone sent me, I can't go back to my inbox, I have to use 'History' to get back to my main inbox. It also happens when i'm on a website which has a link to another website. Is this normal? (Lion 10.7.2). It doesn't happen in windows (XP or 7). Also, is there a name for those 2 little triangles? Thanks.
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Can't navigate 'backwards'
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On some browsers, some websites have code that "traps" you from hitting the back button. This is intentional based on the web site creator. You will either have to hold down the back button and click on your Inbox from the history that appears, or open links from your friends in a new window. You can either right-click the link and open in a new window (or tab), or press Command+Option when clicking the link.
If none of this works to your satisfaction, consider trying another browser. There are plenty to choose from, and one of them may do exactly what you're expecting it to.
If none of this works to your satisfaction, consider trying another browser. There are plenty to choose from, and one of them may do exactly what you're expecting it to.
