Using [removed] How to create a 'Go Back' link that takes the user to a link if there's no history for the tab or window?

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EDIT-2: None of the answers seem to work. Not even the one I previously marked as the answer of this question. Any help is appreciated. Thanks.

Answer 1

The reason on using the return:false; is well explained on this other question.

For the other issue, you can check for the referrer to see if it is empty:

    function backAway(){
        if (document.referrer == "") { //alternatively, window.history.length == 0
            window.location = "http://www.example.com";
        } else {
            history.back();
        }
    }

Back Button Here.