Using javascript history.back() fails in Safari .. how do I make it cross-browser?

it should be history.go(-1); return false; or history.go(-1); event.preventDefault();

You should consider doing it like this instead:

<a href="javascript:history.go(-1)">Back</a>

Try this instead. It should work across IE, FF, Safari and Chrome.

<a href="#" onclick="if(document.referrer) {window.open(document.referrer,'_self');} else {history.go(-1);} return false;">Cancel<a>

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